Welborn Elem

5200 Leavenworth Rd
Kansas City, KS 66104

www.kckps.org

504 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Welborn Elementary School is a public school located in Kansas City, Kansas, and is part of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) district. The school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the broader urban community of the Leavenworth Road area. As part of a district committed to "preparing students for college and career readiness," Welborn focuses on foundational academic development, providing instruction in core subjects while integrating social-emotional learning to support the holistic growth of its elementary-aged students.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students can engage with a curriculum designed to meet state educational standards. Through the KCKPS district framework, Welborn utilizes various resources and community partnerships to enhance the learning experience. Families and interested community members can find detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, and academic programs on the official KCKPS website at [kckps.org](http://www.kckps.org).

504

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Welborn Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	210
Black	143
Asian	55
Two or More	39
American Indian	1

Hispanic
210 (41.7%)
Black
143 (28.4%)
White
56 (11.1%)
Asian
55 (10.9%)
Two or More
39 (7.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)627-4450
Website:	http://www.kckps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	504
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	381
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 94

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Welborn Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Welborn Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	265	52.6%
Male	239	47.4%

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