Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Leawood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Leawood Elementary serves the northern part of Leawood, KS, covering an area of approximately 5.4 square miles. Most students can expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leawood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Leawood Elementary School's student population of 533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Leawood Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leawood Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#55 out of 1269 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
85%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leawood Elementary School's ranking?
Leawood Elementary School is ranked #55 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Leawood Elementary School often compared to?
Leawood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mission Trail Elementary School, Prairie Star Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Leawood Elementary School?
533 students attend Leawood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Leawood Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leawood Elementary School?
Leawood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leawood Elementary School offer ?
Leawood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leawood Elementary School part of?
Leawood Elementary School is part of Blue Valley School District.
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