Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 637 elementary school students from grades KG-5
- Ranks 1111th out of 1,209 elementary schools in MO.
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Not Met
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 201 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111
- Principal or Admin: Shane Knight
- Fax: (816) 753-8856
- Website: www.derrickthomasacademy.org
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
- Charter School
School District Details
- Derrick Thomas Academy
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,749
- Students Per Teacher: 15.8
- Enrolled Students: 901
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 637
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 39.7
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 334 (52.4%)
- Females: 303 (47.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 32 (5.0%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 500 (78.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 532 (83.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - |
Black | 563 | 88.4% |
Asian | - | - |
Hispanic | 59 | 9.3% |
White | 15 | 2.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Kindergarten | 99 | 15.5% |
1st Grade | 121 | 19.0% |
2nd Grade | 112 | 17.6% |
3rd Grade | 107 | 16.8% |
4th Grade | 110 | 17.3% |
5th Grade | 88 | 13.8% |
Classroom Environment (2010)
Students Per Classroom
School:
17.0
District:
17.0
Faculty Information (2010)
Principal Years of Experience: 3.0
Teacher Average Years of Experience: 6.0
Faculty Salary (2010)
Average Salary of Administration: $65,995
Average Salary of Teachers: $42,607
Teacher Credentials (2009)
Percent of Teachers with Regular Certificates
School:
78.4%
District:
94.1%
Percent of Teachers with Special Certificates
School:
8.1%
District:
5.9%
Percent of Teachers with No Certificate: 13.5%
Source: MO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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