D
Needs Improvement
45/100

M. L. King Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 4848 Woodland Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64110
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
4.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 4th percentile in Missouri
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.08 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 49th percentile
Resources
B+
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

45
Repit Score
out of 100
746
Students
enrolled
18.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%4/1004.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%49/100Students gain 1.08 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.91 in 2009–19; 60th percentile in Missouri (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 60% 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 +0 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 proficiency12% (−35 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency12% (−28 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
Black12%12%reading -9 pts, math -4 pts25th percentile (list)
Low-income12%12%reading -20 pts, math -14 pts5th 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 4848 Woodland Avenue
City Kansas City
ZIP Code 64110
District 2916400
NCES School ID 291640003082
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 64110

Understanding the community around M. L. King Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,726
Per Capita Income $35,494
Poverty Rate 11.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.0%
High School or Higher 95.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $226,400
Median Rent $1,116
Owner-Occupied 47.8%
Renter-Occupied 52.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for M. L. King Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.7%
Female 45.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 75.1%
Hispanic/Latino 13.8%
White 4.6%
Two or More Races 4.6%
Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 746
Teachers (FTE) 40.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for M. L. King Elementary?
M. L. King Elementary has a Repit School Score of 45 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 M. L. King Elementary?
M. L. King Elementary has 746 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1.
What grades does M. L. King Elementary serve?
M. L. King Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does M. L. King Elementary receive per student?
M. L. King Elementary receives $19,566 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around M. L. King Elementary in 64110 ▼
Avg Home Value
$254,719
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,531
1-Year Change
+7.7%
% Renters
52.2%

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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