Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Eastwood Hills 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eastwood Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Eastwood Hills Elementary School's student population of 329 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eastwood Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastwood Hills Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1912 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
8%
Black
59%
15%
White
12%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastwood Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Eastwood Hills Elementary School is ranked #1912 out of 2,084 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Eastwood Hills Elementary School?
329 students attend Eastwood Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Eastwood Hills Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastwood Hills Elementary School?
Eastwood Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Eastwood Hills Elementary School offer ?
Eastwood Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Eastwood Hills Elementary School part of?
Eastwood Hills Elementary School is part of Raytown C-2 School District.
In what neighborhood is Eastwood Hills Elementary School located?
Eastwood Hills Elementary School is located in the East Side neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 14 other public schools located in East Side.
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