Serving 604 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prairie View 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 35% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: 604 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Prairie View Elementary School's student population of 604 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Prairie View 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 Prairie View Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#1294 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
16%
15%
White
59%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lee's Summit R-VII School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie View Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie View Elementary School is ranked #1294 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Prairie View Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Lea Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Prairie View Elementary School?
604 students attend Prairie View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Prairie View Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie View Elementary School?
Prairie View Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Prairie View Elementary School offer ?
Prairie View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie View Elementary School part of?
Prairie View Elementary School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
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