FAXON ELEMENTARY

322 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Faxon Elementary School, located in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, serves as a cornerstone of the local community. Situated on East 32nd Terrace, the school is part of the Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) district and is dedicated to providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students. The school environment is typically characterized by a focus on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while fostering a sense of belonging within the neighborhood.

Beyond core academics, Faxon Elementary often emphasizes community engagement and support services to address the unique needs of its families. By maintaining a structured and nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to close achievement gaps and encourage lifelong learning. As a neighborhood anchor, Faxon plays a vital role in the Kansas City educational landscape, working to build a strong educational path for children in the 64109 zip code and surrounding areas.

322

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FAXON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	53
Black	233
Asian	3
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	3

Black
233 (72.4%)
Hispanic
53 (16.5%)
White
21 (6.5%)
Two or More
9 (2.8%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9%)

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 33
Phone:	(816)418-6525
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
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 51

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 36