Douglass Elementary, home of the Dolphins, is a public elementary school in South Central Kansas City, Kansas. The school has just over 250 students from kindergarten to fifth grade. Like the other schools in Kansas City, it has a rich history dating back to the 1880s.
Prior to 1887, the Lincoln School was the only African American school in Kansas City and quickly became too small for the growing student body. In September of 1887, the Third Ward School opened its doors as the second African American school in Kansas City. The name was changed to Douglass Elementary a few years later. This name not only honors the famous abolitionist, Frederick Douglass, but also serves as a reminder to the student body to always aim for a richer and fuller life.
The student-teacher ratio is 14:1, which is the same as Kansas City School District. This ratio is beneficial, however, as it provides an advantage to those students who find it helpful to receive more individualized attention from their educators. Douglass Elementary School’s mission is to “empower students to create, explore, and reach their true potential.” Boasting such a positive mission, this esteemed institution provides an excellent atmosphere for students seeking to achieve greatness both academically as well as personally.
Douglass Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
1310 N 9th St,
Kansas City, KS
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Niche Grade
C-
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.1%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
64.9%
State Average
34.2%
Science
60.5%
State Average
40%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
272:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Hispanic
64.6%
Black
21.2%
Two or more races
6.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5%
White
2.3%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
9/8/2021
Not properly ran .not a good fit for a child of any race or ethnicity! They allow bullying harassment and humiliate on their weak students who are either good kids there to learn or Innocent children with disability.they are staffed with unexperienced counselors and teacher and lord they need a real...
8/24/2012
the school is a good school, but we need more parents involved to make it a better school for our students.... really we can't complain about any problems, unless we ourselves try and do something to help out... join pta it's great, and then of course you will have a voice!!!!
1/20/2012
Extremely bad principal, doesnt seem to care about the students or teachers. The teachers are awesome!
12/19/2010
Excellent teachers. Low student to teacher ration, the smaller class sizes make a great learning enviornment. Great school overall
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Attendance Zone
About Kansas City
List Price Range
$75K - $319K
Homes For Sale
24
Average Home Value
$146,724
Median Lot Size
4,356 Sq Ft
% Renters
50%
Household Income
$51,807
% of College Grads
10.3%
Median Age
33
Average House Size
1,225 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
56.0%
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