George Melcher Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kansas City, Missouri 64130 · Kansas City 33
#1118 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri
#48677 of 50,301 nationally
About George Melcher Elementary
George Melcher Elementary is a public elementary located in Kansas City, in the Kansas City 33 school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 341 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 12.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1118th of 1,159 ranked elementary schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is students per teacher (57th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 341.
There are 155 schools in Kansas City; George Melcher Elementary ranks 133rd of 145 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)17%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for George Melcher Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near George Melcher Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Genesis School Inc.
Kansas City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
180 students · 1.3 km away
Carver Dual Language School
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
468 students · 1.3 km away
Central Middle School
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
375 students · 1.8 km away
Central High School
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
519 students · 1.9 km away
Contract
Kansas City · Public other · Grades PK–12
32 students · 1.9 km away
Hope Leadership Academy
Kansas City · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
108 students · 2.5 km away
Hogan Preparatory Academy Elem
Kansas City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
391 students · 3.1 km away
M. L. King Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
768 students · 3.5 km away
Phillis Wheatley Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
386 students · 3.6 km away
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 7–12
669 students · 3.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is George Melcher Elementary a good school?
George Melcher Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 12.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1118 of 1,159 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does George Melcher Elementary rank in Missouri?
George Melcher Elementary ranks #1118 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri and #48677 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend George Melcher Elementary?
George Melcher Elementary had 341 students in 2025.
Is George Melcher Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
George Melcher Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near George Melcher Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of George Melcher Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.