Grandview Elementary School

705 W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Grandview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grandview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Grandview Elementary School's student population of 444 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Igniting Potential, Inspiring Excellence

School Rankings

Grandview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grandview Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1604 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25%
40%
35%
43%
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
85%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grandview Elementary School's ranking?
Grandview Elementary School is ranked #1604 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Grandview Elementary School?
444 students attend Grandview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Grandview Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grandview Elementary School?
Grandview Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Grandview Elementary School offer ?
Grandview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grandview Elementary School part of?
Grandview Elementary School is part of Lafayette County C-1 School District.

School Reviews

5   4/7/2017
Teachers care about their students as well as all administration great school work well with parents and help in every way possiable thank you all for all you do for students and parents great school because of there staff
- Posted by Parent - Linda Anderson

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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