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Elementary· 43 schools in district

Silver City Elem

2515 Lawrence Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106Kansas City →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
307
Students
Total enrolled
$18,232
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 27% vs nat'l
12.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 19% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 12% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 307 students in grades PK–05 in Kansas City, Kansas.
27% above average funding
District spends $18,232 per pupil, 27% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Silver City Elem is a mid-sized elementary in Kansas City, Kansas, serving grades PK–05 with 307 students. The district invests $18,232 per student — 27% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 86% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Silver City Elem

307
Total Students
12.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
86%
Free Lunch
25
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution173 male · 134 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility86%
National avg 52% · 264 students
Student Composition
9%
37%
43%
9%
Asian2%
White9%
Hispanic / Latino37%
Black43%
Multiracial9%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 200795001390

Academic Outcomes at Silver City Elem

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 51th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 66106

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,232Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,232
State avg
$19,661
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,022
Student Support$3,464
Administration$2,188
Operations$2,735
Other$1,823
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,232 spent per student, an estimated $8,077 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
71%
State government
70.8%
Local (property tax)
13.6%
Federal programs
15.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,232/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 86% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
John Fiske ElemM E Pearson ElemChelsea ElemHazel Grove Elem
+14 more
↓
Middle
Carl B. Bruce Middle SchoolRosedale MiddleGloria Willis Middle SchoolCentral Middle
+3 more
↓
High School
Wyandotte HighJ C Harmon HighWashington HighSumner Academy of Arts & Science
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyWyandotte County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictKansas City →
Phone: (913)627-4550
NCES ID: 200795001390
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Kansas City seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Kansas City
Elem
John Fiske Elem
1,908 students · PK–05
64% FRL
High
Wyandotte High
1,832 students · 09–12
● 36 opp83% FRL
High
J C Harmon High
1,330 students · 09–12
● 44 opp79% FRL
High
Washington High
1,114 students · 09–12
● 51 opp75% FRL
High
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
1,102 students · 08–12
● 30 opp69% FRL
Mid
Carl B. Bruce Middle School
837 students · 06–08
86% FRL
Mid
Rosedale Middle
798 students · 06–08
● 25 opp56% FRL
High
F L Schlagle High
792 students · 09–12
79% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2515 Lawrence Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.