KCPS-Neighborhood • K-6
Gladstone Elementary
Our Mission
At Gladstone Elementary, our mission is to analyze data to increase learning through individualized instruction. We will support our learners emotionally in order to inspire secure and confident learners. Our vision is to collaborate with the community to create life-long learners who believe in themselves and take charge to make good life choices.
Points of Pride
School Details
Tuition
Demographics
Feeder Schools
15%
Receive Special Ed Services
54%
English Language Learners
Specialized Programs
Electives
- Orchestra
- Visual Arts
- Vocal Music
Sports Programs
Clubs & Activities
Social Services
- School Breakfast
- School Counselor
- School Lunch
- School Nurse
Family Engagement
- Evening Family Events
- Parent Communication App
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
Application Details
Although many schools have application deadlines, most continue to accept applications for available seats on an ongoing basis.
How to Apply
Enroll online on the KCPS website
Submit applications online or in person at the Board of Education building, 2901 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64109. Applications CANNOT be submitted at schools.
Enroll at Gladstone
Apply: http://www.enrollkc.org
Enrollment Requirements
- Completed application
- Birth Certificate
- Current Immunization Record or Religious Exemption Statement
- Most recent report card/transcript (not required for kindergarten applicants)
Public schools also require:
- Proof of Address (also called “Proof of Residency”)
- Parent or guardian photo ID
Standardized Test Results
English
* Indicates data has been suppressed due to a small student sample.
Math
* Indicates data has been suppressed due to a small student sample.
Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests are scored (or graded) according to four achievement levels: Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced. The number shown here is the percentage of students who scored Proficient or Advanced. When comparing scores between years, please remember that the test Missouri gives has changed several times.
Please note that private schools are not required to participate in these exams.
In 2019, the average English score in Missouri was 48.7%; the average Math score was 41.9%, source
Attendance Rate 90/90
72%
Schools strive to have at least 90% of their students achieve a 90% attendance rate because kids learn best when they’re in school.
In 2019, 87.3% of Missouri students were in attendance at least 90% of the time, source.
Third Grade Reading Scores
27%
Third grade is the important time when kids switch from learning to read to reading to learn and is an important benchmark for a student’s educational development.
In 2019, the average 3rd grade reading score in Missouri was 48.7%, source
Student Growth
English Language Arts
Exceeding
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in English Language Arts.
There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).
Mathematics
Exceeding
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in Mathematics.
There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).
Sarah Patrick, Gladstone Parent
My daughter is a 6th grader and this is her second year at Gladstone Elementary. We have watched her blossom and grow both academically and personally while attending. We love Gladstone!
When our family moved to Kansas City a few years ago, my husband and I began looking at school options for our daughter, Darbi. We value public education and feel there is a tremendous benefit in being a part of the diverse community found in the Northeast. So, we enrolled Darbi in Gladstone, our neighborhood school.
We have been so happy with our choice! The school building is always clean and kept in great condition. The hallways feature student art that is both inspiring and encouraging. The faculty and teachers work hard to create a safe, loving environment with high expectations. I feel it shows by the rising test scores and hard work of the student body.
Our principal, Dana Carter, values parent involvement and has been working hard this year to find creative ways to engage even more of her parents. The school hosts multiple family-oriented events and activities throughout the year. Plus, students have a chance to join several after-school clubs, such as Black Light – a performance group that meets each week.
Our family is so happy with our decision to enroll our daughter at Gladstone. From school faculty to the personal growth of our daughter, it continues to be a great choice. Gladstone is a fantastic school in the Northeast!