The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%).
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
198 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)25-29%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)25-29%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)1%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)2%
4%
Black
(09-10)95%
18%
White
(09-10)2%
76%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
88%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average).
How many students attend Wm. A. Knotts Elementary School?
198 students attend Wm. A. Knotts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Wm. A. Knotts Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Wm. A. Knotts Elementary School offer ?
Wm. A. Knotts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wm. A. Knotts Elementary School part of?
Wm. A. Knotts Elementary School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
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