Serving 466 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas B. Chinn 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 42% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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: 466 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School's student population of 466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
466 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomas B. Chinn 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 Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School is 0.74, 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
#1063 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
17%
9%
Black
22%
15%
White
42%
67%
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Park Hill School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School is ranked #1063 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas B. Chinn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tiffany Ridge Elementary School, Hopewell Elementary School, Southeast Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School?
466 students attend Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School?
Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School offer ?
Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School part of?
Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School is part of Park Hill School District.
In what neighborhood is Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School located?
Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School is located in the The Coves neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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