TRUMAN ELEMENTARY

9601 JAMES A. REED RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64134

www.hickmanmills.org

287 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Truman Elementary School is a public school located in Kansas City, Missouri, and serves as part of the Hickman Mills C-1 School District. Situated on James A. Reed Road, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the local community. As a member of the Hickman Mills district, the school operates under the district’s mission to provide equitable learning opportunities and prepare students for success in a diverse and ever-changing world.

The school emphasizes a structured learning environment, prioritizing core academic subjects while fostering student development through various district-wide initiatives. As a community-focused institution, Truman Elementary strives to build strong partnerships between students, families, and staff to create a supportive educational culture. For those seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, curriculum updates, or school events, the district’s official website at http://www.hickmanmills.org serves as the primary resource for news and administrative communications.

287

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TRUMAN ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	65
Black	160
Asian	12
Two or More	18

Black
160 (55.7%)
Hispanic
65 (22.6%)
White
32 (11.1%)
Two or More
18 (6.3%)
Asian
12 (4.2%)

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:	HICKMAN MILLS C-1
Phone:	(816)316-8100
Website:	http://www.hickmanmills.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 61

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 50