Pitcher Elementary

KCPS-Neighborhood • K-6
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Pitcher Elementary

Our Mission

Each student will become a lifelong learner with the desire to apply knowledge and skills to real life situations.

Tuition: NO Tuition
Transportation provided
Before and After-Care Available

Points of Pride

Pitcher is focused on academics. The 2015 MAP scores placed Pitcher as the top performing KCPS elementary schools in math. Pitcher's math MAP scores exceeded the state average. Pitchers ELA MAP scores placed it in the top 4 performing KCPS elementary schools.
All of the teachers are highly qualified.
The school building and grounds are beautiful.

Pitcher Elementary

9915 E 38th Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64133
816-418-4550
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Website: http://www.kcpublicschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=55
Student Recruiter: Tonoa Foster
tfoster@publicschools.org
Apply to Pitcher
Apply: http://www.enrollkc.org
Pitcher Elementary

School Details

Year Established: Information not shared with SMKCS
Total Enrollment: 262
School Type: KCPS-Neighborhood
School Hours: 8:20 am - 3:20 pm

Tuition

Tuition: NO Tuition

Demographics

Feeder Schools

Pitcher Pre-K

Northeast Middle School

East High School

12%
Receive Special Ed Services
18%
English Language Learners

Specialized Programs

    Arts Programs

    • Band
    • Choir

    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.

        Enrollment Open: Ongoing. More information is available here.
        Kindergarten Cutoff: August 31
        Residence: Students live within Pitcher's boundaries in the East Zone in the KCPS boundaries.

        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.

        Apply to Pitcher
        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

        64%

        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

        19.4%

        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).