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In PE, students improve their gross and fine motor skills through organized sports. All students go to gym weekly. The gym and the auditorium are in the same room. Staff brings chairs into the gym when needed for all-school parent events. -
Dr. Shaunda Fowler (not shown) is principal of Troost Elementary. Vice Principal Jacobs (shown left) and school receptionist Mrs. Jacobs (shown right) greet all students each day when they come to school. They take a team approach and work hard to make kids at Troost feel like one big family. -
Welcoming messages and images like this one are seen throughout Troost Elementary. Staff are committed to making parents and kids feel welcomed to school each day. -
As a part of Kansas City Public Schools, students at Troost Elementary are expected to wear a uniform of khaki or navy bottoms with white or navy tops. Students also receive free breakfast and lunch daily at school. -
In Kindergarten, these students play a sight word game with their teacher. *Note* two classes were combined on this day so there are several teachers shown here. -
This Kindergarten mom dropped her daughter off and takes time to have breakfast with her. At Troost, parents are always welcomed into the classroom and treated as members of the Troost Elementary family. -
Foster Grandparents like these lend additional support in classrooms at Troost. These ladies help read with students, connect with parents, and create a welcoming classroom environment. -
In classes students have assigned hooks like these for their belongings. -
Outside of their classrooms, Kindergarten students show off their learning. Here they have a bulletin board where they have collected labels that they recognize and can read. -
In first grade, students are writing book reports in their table groups. -
These first grade students are illustrating their book reports to hang later in the hallway. -
In all classrooms, students have reading corners like this one where they can select a book based on interest and sit on soft furniture to read. -
In second grade, these students have community circle time on the carpet with their teacher. Students at Troost Elementary check in as a class multiple times each day to work on lessons and to reset as a class if needed. This class is discussing their plan for the rest of the day. -
At Troost, students are taught the PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) and encouraged to be responsible for their actions all over the building. -
These third grade students are ready to hear a story from a community volunteer. Troost invites partners like Lunch Buddies into their school to support student learning. -
In the library, these fourth grade students are working on a project with the help of the school librarian. All students go to the library weekly. -
In gym class, these students get ready to end their choice time and head back to class. All students go to gym once each week. -
In art class, students learn different artistic mediums and techniques. All classes go to art once each week. -
In fifth grade, students work on personal essays using school provided laptops. All students at Troost Elementary have access to a computer when they need it. -
In iSparks lab, fifth grade students work on independent projects. All students go to iSparks once each week to learn coding and design. -
Outside of the iSparks lab, students display their work combining math with the popular game Minecraft. -
In sixth grade, these students listen to their teacher give instructions for an upcoming English assignment. -
At Troost, the auditorium is a place for all school assemblies and also doubles as the music room. Here students wait in the auditorium to be dismissed to a field trip. -
Outside, students have a playground that is used by all grade levels.
Troost Elementary (PK-6)
School Leader(s)
Shaunda Fowler, Principal- NO Tuition
- Availability for 2019-2020
- Transportation provided
- Before-Care and After-Care Available
Quick Facts
Our Mission
Our mission is to lead all students to become academically competitive, socially competent, self-driven learners. This will be done through collaboration of the school, family, and community as students prepare for careers and college readiness in the 21st Century.
Points of Pride
- PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Strategy) School
- Literacy Lab Participants
- Rockhurst University Community Partner
School Hours
- School Hours: 8:10 am - 3:10 pm
- Before Care Hours Start: 7:00 am
- After Care Hours End: 6:00 pm
School Details
- Year Established: 1923
- Total Enrollment: 335
Feeder Schools
- Middle School: Central Middle School
- High School: Southeast High School
Tuition
- Tuition: NO Tuition
Our Demographics
Receive Special Ed Services
English Language Learners
Programs and Features
Specialized Programs
- N/A
Arts Programs
- Choir
Sports Programs
- N/A
Clubs + Activities
- Chess Club
- National Honor Society
- Student Government
Family Engagement
- Evening Family Events
Application Process
Application Details
Although many schools have application deadlines, most continue to accept applications for available seats on an ongoing basis.
- Application Open: December 4, 2018
- Kindergarten Cutoff: August 31
- Residence: Students live within Troost's boundaries in the South Zone.
How to Apply
Submit applications online or in person at the Board of Education building, 2901 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64109. Applications CANNOT be submitted at the school.
Students are guaranteed a seat at their KCPS neighborhood school.
Student Performance
Standardized Test Results
English
Math
Why It Matters
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 2018, the average English score in Missouri was 49.2%; the average Math score was 42.1%, source
Attendance Rate 90/90
Why It Matters
Schools strive for students to have at least 90% of their students have 90% attendance because kids learn best when they’re IN school.
In 2018, 87.5% of Missouri students were in attendance at least 90% of the time, source.
Third Grade Reading Scores
Why It Matters
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 2018, the average 3rd grade reading score in Missouri was 48.6%, source
Missouri Annual Performance Report (APR)
Why It Matters
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) creates a “grade” called the Annual Performance Report (APR) for each public school. It is made up of five variables: General Academic Achievement + Subgroup Achievement* + College and Career Readiness + Attendance + Graduation Rate (where applicable).
* Subgroup Achievement: A school shows improvement in performance for students in identified subgroups, including free/reduced price lunch, racial/ethnic background, English language learners, and students with disabilities.
