Serving 534 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Summit Pointe Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 67% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Summit Pointe Elementary serves the southwest part of the Kansas City, MO school district, covering an area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Pointe 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
Summit Pointe Elementary School's student population of 534 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
534 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
Summit Pointe Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Pointe Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#152 out of 2076 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Black, and Silver
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Pointe Elementary School's ranking?
Summit Pointe Elementary School is ranked #152 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Summit Pointe Elementary School often compared to?
Summit Pointe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekmoor Elementary School, Gladden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Summit Pointe Elementary School?
534 students attend Summit Pointe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Summit Pointe Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summit Pointe Elementary School?
Summit Pointe Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Summit Pointe Elementary School offer ?
Summit Pointe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summit Pointe Elementary School part of?
Summit Pointe Elementary School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
In what neighborhood is Summit Pointe Elementary School located?
Summit Pointe Elementary School is located in the South Kansas City neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 12 other public schools located in South Kansas City.
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