D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Phillis Wheatley Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 2415 AGNES AVE, Kansas City, MO 64127
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
4.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 3rd percentile in Missouri
Growth
C
Students gain 0.89 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 23rd 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

38
Repit Score
out of 100
360
Students
enrolled
10.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%3/1004.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%23/100Students gain 0.89 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.71 in 2009–19; 31st percentile in Missouri (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 43% 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 −23 points worse 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 proficiency4% (−43 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency9% (−31 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
Black3%8%reading -19 pts, math -8 pts3rd percentile (list)
Hispanic8%17%reading -28 pts, math -13 pts5th percentile (list)
Low-income3%8%reading -30 pts, math -19 pts1st 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 2415 AGNES AVE
City Kansas City
ZIP Code 64127
District 2916400
NCES School ID 291640000863
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 64127

Understanding the community around Phillis Wheatley Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $32,928
Per Capita Income $18,527
Poverty Rate 22.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 11.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.0%
High School or Higher 73.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $71,000
Median Rent $859
Owner-Occupied 42.9%
Renter-Occupied 57.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Phillis Wheatley Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%
Female 53.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 46.4%
Black 42.2%
White 5.8%
Two or More Races 3.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 360
Teachers (FTE) 33.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Phillis Wheatley Elementary?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary has a Repit School Score of 38 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 Phillis Wheatley Elementary?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary has 360 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1.
What grades does Phillis Wheatley Elementary serve?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Phillis Wheatley Elementary receive per student?
Phillis Wheatley Elementary receives $19,566 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Phillis Wheatley Elementary in 64127 ▼
Avg Home Value
$89,631
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,309
1-Year Change
+8.8%
% Renters
57.1%

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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