Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, John T. Hartman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John T. Hartman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John T. Hartman Elementary School's student population of 360 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John T. Hartman 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 John T. Hartman Elementary School is 0.46, which is less 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
#1513 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
72%
15%
White
8%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Kansas City 33 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John T. Hartman Elementary School's ranking?
John T. Hartman Elementary School is ranked #1513 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are John T. Hartman Elementary School often compared to?
John T. Hartman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Border Star Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend John T. Hartman Elementary School?
360 students attend John T. Hartman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of John T. Hartman Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John T. Hartman Elementary School?
John T. Hartman Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does John T. Hartman Elementary School offer ?
John T. Hartman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John T. Hartman Elementary School part of?
John T. Hartman Elementary School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
In what neighborhood is John T. Hartman Elementary School located?
John T. Hartman Elementary School is located in the Rolling Meadows neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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