Phillis Wheatley Elementary

KCPS-Neighborhood • K-6
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Our Mission

By working together, we will develop student ownership that will motivate and lead to successful and competitive college graduates. We will provide a safe environment and tools for academic success by fostering a community of academic excellence.

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

Points of Pride

Full spectrum of special education programs and services for students in early childhood through sixth grade.
Multitude of wrap-around services for families in need.
Active gardening club for students.

Phillis Wheatley Elementary

2415 Agnes Ave
Kansas City, MO 64127
816-418-4825
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Website: http://www.kcpublicschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=63
Apply to Wheatley
Apply: http://www.enrollkc.org
Wheatley Elementary

School Details

Total Enrollment: 391
School Type: KCPS-Neighborhood
School Hours: 9:15 am - 4:15 pm

Tuition

Tuition: NO Tuition

Demographics

Feeder Schools

Wheatley (Pre-K)

14%
Receive Special Ed Services
31%
English Language Learners

Specialized Programs

    Arts Programs

    • Orchestra
    • Visual Arts
    • Vocal Music

    Sports Programs

    • Soccer (Boys)
    • Soccer (Girls)
    • Track and Field (Boys)
    • Track and Field (Girls)

    Clubs & Activities

    • Science Olympiad
    • Spirit Squad

    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 Wheatley's boundaries in the East Zone in 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 Wheatley
    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

    52%

    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

    25%

    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

    On Track

    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).