C
Below Average
52/100

Hale Cook Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 7302 PENNSYLVANIA, Kansas City, MO 64114
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 71st percentile in Missouri
Growth
D
Students gain 0.58 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 5th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

52
Repit Score
out of 100
354
Students
enrolled
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%71/1000.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%5/100Students gain 0.58 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 5th percentile in Missouri (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 17% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Missouri schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +10 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−0 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (+2 pts vs. state avg 40%)
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 Missouri 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
White67%62%reading +16 pts, math +16 pts90th percentile (list)
Black25%25%reading +3 pts, math +9 pts69th percentile (list)
Low-income47%42%reading +15 pts, math +16 pts88th 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 7302 PENNSYLVANIA
City Kansas City
ZIP Code 64114
District 2916400
NCES School ID 291640003257
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 64114

Understanding the community around Hale Cook Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $75,207
Per Capita Income $47,270
Poverty Rate 3.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.4%
High School or Higher 97.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $242,800
Median Rent $1,252
Owner-Occupied 63.2%
Renter-Occupied 36.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hale Cook Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 55.1%
Black 24.3%
Hispanic/Latino 8.2%
Two or More Races 9.0%
Asian 1.1%
Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 354
Teachers (FTE) 25.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hale Cook Elementary?
Hale Cook Elementary has a Repit School Score of 52 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Hale Cook Elementary?
Hale Cook Elementary has 354 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does Hale Cook Elementary serve?
Hale Cook Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hale Cook Elementary receive per student?
Hale Cook Elementary receives $19,566 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hale Cook Elementary in 64114 ▼
Avg Home Value
$302,915
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,510
1-Year Change
+5.4%
% Renters
36.8%

Other Schools in 64114

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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