Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laurel Hills 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Laurel Hills Elementary serves the northern part of Kansas City, MO, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 1.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laurel Hills Elementary School's student population of 344 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1966
School Rankings
Laurel Hills 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 Laurel Hills Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1579 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
21%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
49%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
19%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurel Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Laurel Hills Elementary School is ranked #1579 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Laurel Hills Elementary School?
344 students attend Laurel Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Laurel Hills Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laurel Hills Elementary School?
Laurel Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Laurel Hills Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurel Hills Elementary School part of?
Laurel Hills Elementary School is part of Raytown C-2 School District.
In what neighborhood is Laurel Hills Elementary School located?
Laurel Hills Elementary School is located in the Little Blue Valley neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Little Blue Valley.
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