Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pleasant Lea Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Lea Elementary School's student population of 431 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Lea Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Lea Elementary School is 0.49, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1240 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
11%
15%
White
70%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Lea Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Lea Elementary School is ranked #1240 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Pleasant Lea Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Lea Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie View Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Lea Elementary School?
431 students attend Pleasant Lea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Pleasant Lea Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Lea Elementary School?
Pleasant Lea Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Lea Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Lea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pleasant Lea Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Lea Elementary School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
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