C
Below Average
58/100

Topping Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 4433 N TOPPING AV, Kansas City, MO 64117
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 56th percentile in Missouri
Growth
C
Students gain 0.70 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 28th 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

58
Repit Score
out of 100
331
Students
enrolled
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%56/1000.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%28/100Students gain 0.70 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.13 in 2009–19; 11th percentile in Missouri (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 36% 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 +20 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 proficiency32% (−15 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−3 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
White35%45%reading -22 pts, math -8 pts16th percentile (list)
Black27%27%reading +1 pts, math +6 pts54th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%50%reading +12 pts, math +14 pts78th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%30%reading -17 pts, math -11 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income27%32%reading -10 pts, math -1 pts31st 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 4433 N TOPPING AV
City Kansas City
ZIP Code 64117
District 2922800
NCES School ID 292280001291
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 64117

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,543
Per Capita Income $29,217
Poverty Rate 14.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%
High School or Higher 87.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $159,300
Median Rent $947
Owner-Occupied 54.6%
Renter-Occupied 45.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Topping Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%
Female 53.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 35.4%
Black 32.9%
Hispanic/Latino 16.6%
Two or More Races 11.5%
Asian 2.7%
Pacific Islander 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 331
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Topping Elementary?
Topping Elementary has a Repit School Score of 58 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 Topping Elementary?
Topping Elementary has 331 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1.
What grades does Topping Elementary serve?
Topping Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Topping Elementary receive per student?
Topping Elementary receives $19,814 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Topping Elementary in 64117 ▼
Avg Home Value
$216,282
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,294
1-Year Change
+4.5%
% Renters
45.4%

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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