D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Turner Elem

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1800 South 55th, Kansas City, KS 66106
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 36th percentile in Kansas
Growth
D
Students gain 0.64 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 12th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
570
Students
enrolled
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%36/1001.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%12/100Students gain 0.64 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.91 in 2009–19; 7th percentile in Kansas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 81% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Kansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +13 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (−2 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency30% (−3 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%37%reading -9 pts, math -10 pts34th percentile (list)
Black25%15%reading +4 pts, math -1 pts54th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%27%reading +7 pts, math +4 pts62nd percentile (list)
Low-income27%27%reading +0 pts, math +3 pts48th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1800 South 55th
City Kansas City
ZIP Code 66106
District 2012360
NCES School ID 201236000022
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 66106

Understanding the community around Turner Elem helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,539
Per Capita Income $27,223
Poverty Rate 11.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%
High School or Higher 84.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $140,500
Median Rent $921
Owner-Occupied 70.2%
Renter-Occupied 29.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Turner Elem.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 46.3%
White 27.0%
Black 14.9%
Two or More Races 7.7%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 570
Teachers (FTE) 38.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Turner Elem?
Turner Elem has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Turner Elem?
Turner Elem has 570 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does Turner Elem serve?
Turner Elem serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Turner Elem receive per student?
Turner Elem receives $17,156 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Turner Elem in 66106 ▼
Avg Home Value
$212,993
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,450
1-Year Change
+7.4%
% Renters
29.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026