Douglass Elem

www.kckps.org

285 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Douglass Elementary School, located at 1310 N 9th Street in Kansas City, Kansas, serves as a key educational institution within the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) district. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of the KCKPS system, Douglass Elementary emphasizes inclusive educational practices, aiming to equip its diverse student body with the tools necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district-wide commitment to fostering innovation and equity in education. Through various programs, faculty-led initiatives, and a curriculum aligned with state standards, Douglass Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic curiosity among its young learners. Parents and community members can stay informed about the school’s specific academic calendar, extracurricular offerings, and district resources by visiting the official KCKPS website.

285

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Douglass Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	181
Black	68
Asian	11
Two or More	17

Hispanic
181 (63.5%)
Black
68 (23.9%)
Two or More
17 (6.0%)
Asian
11 (3.9%)
White
8 (2.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kansas City
Phone:	(913)627-5100
Website:	http://www.kckps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Douglass Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	59
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Douglass Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	127	44.6%
Male	158	55.4%

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