Serving 205 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lee's Summit 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lee's Summit Elementary serves the west part of Lees Summit, MO, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families within the zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lee's Summit Elementary School's student population of 205 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
205 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1907
School Rankings
Lee's Summit 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 Lee's Summit Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#1356 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
24%
15%
White
50%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee's Summit Elementary School's ranking?
Lee's Summit Elementary School is ranked #1356 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Lee's Summit Elementary School?
205 students attend Lee's Summit Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Lee's Summit Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lee's Summit Elementary School?
Lee's Summit Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lee's Summit Elementary School offer ?
Lee's Summit Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lee's Summit Elementary School part of?
Lee's Summit Elementary School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
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