Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meadow Lane 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 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (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 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Meadow Lane Elementary serves the northwest part of Lees Summit, MO, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meadow Lane Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Rankings
Meadow Lane 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 Meadow Lane Elementary School is 0.75, 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
#1565 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal Blue and Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadow Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Meadow Lane Elementary School is ranked #1565 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Meadow Lane Elementary School?
435 students attend Meadow Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Meadow Lane Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadow Lane Elementary School?
Meadow Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Meadow Lane Elementary School offer ?
Meadow Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meadow Lane Elementary School part of?
Meadow Lane Elementary School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
School Reviews
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