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ABRAHAM MALLINSON ELEMENTARY

709 NORTH FOREST AVE, SUGAR CREEK, MO 64054INDEPENDENCE 30 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 02–05Non-Charter
272
Students
Total enrolled
$16,029
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 12% vs nat'l
17.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 11% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 28% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 272 students in grades 02–05 in SUGAR CREEK, Missouri.
12% above average funding
District spends $16,029 per pupil, 12% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ABRAHAM MALLINSON ELEMENTARY is a mid-sized elementary in SUGAR CREEK, Missouri, serving grades 02–05 with 272 students. The district invests $16,029 per student — 12% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 80% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at ABRAHAM MALLINSON ELEMENTARY

272
Total Students
17.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
80%
Free Lunch
16
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (02–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution131 male · 141 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility80%
National avg 52% · 218 students
Student Composition
43%
29%
13%
13%
Asian1%
White43%
Hispanic / Latino29%
Black13%
Multiracial13%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 291548003210

Academic Outcomes at ABRAHAM MALLINSON ELEMENTARY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 12th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 64054

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,029Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,029
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,053
Student Support$3,046
Administration$1,924
Operations$2,404
Other$1,603
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,029 spent per student, an estimated $7,101 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
35%
43%
State government
35.4%
Local (property tax)
42.9%
Federal programs
21.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
  • 80% 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
SYCAMORE HILLS ELEM.GLENDALE ELEM.KORTE ELEM.WILLIAM SOUTHERN ELEM.
+15 more
↓
Middle
CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLEPIONEER RIDGE MIDDLEBINGHAM MIDDLEBRIDGER MIDDLE
↓
High School
TRUMAN HIGHWILLIAM CHRISMAN HIGHVAN HORN HIGHINDEPENDENCE ACADEMY
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades02 – 05
Location—
CountyJackson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictINDEPENDENCE 30 →
Phone: (816)521-5530
NCES ID: 291548003210
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SUGAR CREEK seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in INDEPENDENCE 30
High
TRUMAN HIGH
1,662 students · 09–12
● 43 opp52% FRL
High
WILLIAM CHRISMAN HIGH
1,406 students · 09–12
● 44 opp66% FRL
High
VAN HORN HIGH
1,047 students · 09–12
72% FRL
Mid
CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLE
875 students · 06–08
● 39 opp80% FRL
Mid
PIONEER RIDGE MIDDLE
806 students · 07–08
● 44 opp61% FRL
Mid
BINGHAM MIDDLE
774 students · 07–08
● 44 opp69% FRL
Mid
BRIDGER MIDDLE
770 students · 06–06
● 44 opp65% FRL
Elem
SYCAMORE HILLS ELEM.
543 students · PK–05
● 43 opp55% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
709 NORTH FOREST AVE, SUGAR CREEK, MO 64054
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.