GLADSTONE ELEMENTARY

406 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Gladstone Elementary School, located at 335 N. Elmwood in the historic Northeast neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri, serves as a cornerstone for its diverse local community. As part of the Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) district, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social-emotional development for students in the surrounding area. Its central location makes it a vital hub for neighborhood families, focusing on providing a supportive environment that prepares young learners for their future educational journeys.

The school is noted for its commitment to inclusive education, catering to a multicultural student body that reflects the vibrant demographics of the Kansas City Northeast area. By emphasizing core curriculum standards while integrating community involvement and character-building initiatives, Gladstone Elementary strives to create an equitable space where every child can succeed. Through its partnership with the district and local families, the school remains a key institution in the ongoing effort to uplift and empower students within the urban Kansas City landscape.

406

Total Students

33.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GLADSTONE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	194
Black	103
Asian	65
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
194 (47.8%)
Black
103 (25.4%)
Asian
65 (16.0%)
White
32 (7.9%)
Two or More
8 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.0%)

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)418-3285
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	406
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 3

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 58