JOHN T. HARTMAN ELEMENTARY

360 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

John T. Hartman Elementary School is a public school located in the Waldo neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri, serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education in a diverse urban environment. The school is named in honor of John T. Hartman, a long-time member of the Kansas City Board of Education, and it has served as a fixture in the local community for decades, aiming to foster both academic growth and social development in its students.

The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader goals of the KCPS district, emphasizing equity, student engagement, and preparation for middle school. Because of its location in a historic residential area, the school often benefits from a strong neighborhood connection and ongoing community involvement. Families interested in specific current performance metrics, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details are typically encouraged to consult the official Kansas City Public Schools website or contact the school’s main office directly, as programming and leadership can evolve to meet the changing needs of the student body.

360

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN T. HARTMAN ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	50
Black	260
Asian	2
Two or More	12
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Black
260 (72.2%)
Hispanic
50 (13.9%)
White
29 (8.1%)
Two or More
12 (3.3%)
American Indian
4 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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)418-1750
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	360
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

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 41