Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
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| Established | 1955 |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Principal | Teresa May |
| Students | 275 |
| Grades | PK-5 |
| Location | 2415 Agnes Avenue Kansas City, Missouri, USA |
| District | KCMSD |
| Colors | Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Tigers |
| Website | Official Website |
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School, Phillis Wheatley, or Wheatley is a comprehensive elementary school located at 2415 Agnes Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri. It is part of the Kansas City, Missouri School District.
[edit] School Background
Wheatley Elementary is most likely named after Phillis Wheatley. It is a couple blocks from Crispus Attucks Elementary School.
The two-floor building was opened in 1955 and later designated as a science/math magnet school in 1987 in response to a federal school desegregation order. An additional wing was added to the building in 1989 to house new laboratory facilities and expansive library. In 1999, Phillis Wheatley changed from the science magnet theme back to the comprehensive community neighborhood school.
