Serving 795 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shoal Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 795 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Shoal Creek Elementary serves the west part of its school district in Kansas City, MO, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shoal Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Shoal Creek Elementary School's student population of 795 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
795 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
BRIGHTER TOGETHER!
School Rankings
Shoal Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shoal Creek Elementary School is 0.39, which is less 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
#60 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shoal Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Shoal Creek Elementary School is ranked #60 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Shoal Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Shoal Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Epic Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Shoal Creek Elementary School?
795 students attend Shoal Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Shoal Creek Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shoal Creek Elementary School?
Shoal Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shoal Creek Elementary School offer ?
Shoal Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shoal Creek Elementary School part of?
Shoal Creek Elementary School is part of Liberty 53 School District.
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