KCPS-Neighborhood • K-6
Wendell Phillips Elementary
Our Mission
Wendell Phillips' mission is to develop within all students the ability and desire to achieve academic excellence in a safe and nurturing environment.
Points of Pride
School Details
Tuition
Demographics
Feeder Schools
27%
Receive Special Ed Services
21%
English Language Learners
Specialized Programs
- Special Education/Autism Classrooms
Electives
- Band
- Orchestra
- Vocal Music
- Art
- Physical Education (P.E.)
- iSparks (STEM)
Sports Programs
Clubs & Activities
- Chess Club
- Student Government
- Yoga
- Sewing
- Girl Scouts
- Boy Scouts
- Girls on the Run
- Lego League
- Anatomy Academy
- Ma'at Foundation for Ladies
- Urban Tech
- Bike Walk KC
- KC Community Gardens
Social Services
- School Breakfast
- School Counselor
- School Lunch
- School Nurse
- Trauma Clinician
- Project Safe
Family Engagement
- Evening Family Events
- Parent Communication App
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- School Newsletters
- School Advisory Committee (SAC) Meetings
- Autism Family Support Meetings
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.
Apply to Wendell Phillips
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
63%
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
0%
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
On Track
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).
Rita Allen, Wendell Phillips Parent
I am a proud parent of a 4th grader and a 6th grader. My children have been under the leadership and instruction of the Wendell Phillips staff for four years. It has been a journey of parent teacher partnership to identify struggles, find solutions, set goals, and meet and exceed goals. My children have grown so much at Wendell Phillips.
I enrolled my children at Wendell Phillips because it is our neighborhood school; however, this school turned out to a diamond in the rough. My daughter’s 3rd grade teacher Ms. Wooton cared enough to ensure that she would be able to obtain a strong foundation in math and reading so that she could get the help she needed to be academically successful. Each year my daughter has continued to have teachers like Ms. Edwards who were supportive and encouraged her to do well.
Through LINC, the before and after school care, students are offered the ability to participate in great activities including Chess Club, Good News Club, Boy and Girl Scouts, and basketball. Tutoring is another great resource for students to study the skills learned during the day. Wendell Phillips makes it a priority to reach out to families and encourage parent involvement by hosting a monthly SAC Meeting to inform parents about upcoming events.