Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ingels Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ingels Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ingels Elementary School's student population of 261 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Determined to Learn! Destined to Soar!
School Rankings
Ingels Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ingels Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2002 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
22%
9%
Black
58%
15%
White
10%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ingels Elementary School's ranking?
Ingels Elementary School is ranked #2002 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ingels Elementary School?
261 students attend Ingels Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ingels Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ingels Elementary School?
Ingels Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ingels Elementary School offer ?
Ingels Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ingels Elementary School part of?
Ingels Elementary School is part of Hickman Mills C-1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ingels Elementary School located?
Ingels Elementary School is located in the Crossgates neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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