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#929 of 2,043 schools in MO

Top 45% in state

Shoal Creek Elem.

Elementary School · LIBERTY 53

9000 NE FLINTLOCK RD, Kansas City, MO 64157

865
Students
14.9:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 5th
Grades Served
Top 45%
in MO

About Shoal Creek Elem.

Shoal Creek Elem. is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of the LIBERTY 53. The school serves approximately 865 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7/10, placing it in the 54.6th percentile among MO schools — an average rating overall.

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $137,681, where 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a large city setting.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-1.89 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64%
Reading/ELA Proficiency66%
Overall Proficiency65%
Expected (poverty-adj.)57%
vs. Expected+7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1

Shoal Creek Elem. — Students at Shoal Creek Elem. score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

7.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

How Shoal Creek Elem. Compares

See how Shoal Creek Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.7/10
55th percentile in MO
Academic
8.9/10
8.9/10
Growth
4.9/10
Below average
Environment
2.8/10
Below average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
7%
Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
58 teachers

Location

9000 NE FLINTLOCK RD, Kansas City, MO 64157

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.5 mi
School Distance Rating
LIBERTY OAKS ELEM. KANSAS CITY 1.2 mi 4.2
EARLY CHILD. EDUCATION CTR. KANSAS CITY 1.4 mi 4.4
EPIC ELEMENTARY LIBERTY 1.5 mi 7.9
LEWIS AND CLARK ELEM. LIBERTY 1.3 mi 7.0
LIBERTY HIGH LIBERTY 1.5 mi 5.6
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBERTY 2.1 mi 4.3
WARREN HILLS ELEM. LIBERTY 1.8 mi 4.8
ALEXANDER DONIPHAN ELEM. LIBERTY 2.1 mi 6.9
SOUTH VALLEY MIDDLE LIBERTY 2.2 mi 4.2
RIDGEVIEW ELEM. LIBERTY 2.2 mi 3.8
HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBERTY 2.1 mi 5.5
KELLYBROOK ELEM SCHOOL KANSAS CITY 2.5 mi 2.7
RISING HILL ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY 2.6 mi 7.5
LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBERTY 2.7 mi 4.6
LIBERTY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL LIBERTY 2.7 mi 3.8
FRANKLIN ELEM. LIBERTY 2.5 mi 6.1
MANOR HILL ELEM. LIBERTY 2.9 mi 5.2
NORTHWEST REG. YOUTH CTR. KANSAS CITY 3.1 mi 4.4
NORTHVIEW ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY 3.5 mi 5.2
LILLIAN SCHUMACHER ELEM. LIBERTY 3.5 mi 5.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 64157 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$137,681

Median Home Value

$360,800

Median Rent

$1,970/mo

Population

22,429

College Educated

51.8%

Homeownership

91.3%

Avg Commute

24.2 min

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Median Age

38.1

Similar Schools

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School Rating
CLEVER ELEM. CLEVER, MO 5.7
DONALD D. SIEGRIST ELEM. PLATTE CITY, MO 5.7
GRACEMOR ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY, MO 5.7
BECKY-DAVID ELEM. ST CHARLES, MO 5.8
Carl Junction Primary K-1 Carl Junction, MO 5.8
FRONTIER SCHOOL OF INNOVATION Kansas City, MO 5.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Shoal Creek Elem.

What grades does Shoal Creek Elem. serve?

Shoal Creek Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Shoal Creek Elem.?

Shoal Creek Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 865 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shoal Creek Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Shoal Creek Elem. is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shoal Creek Elem. rank in MO?

Shoal Creek Elem. is ranked #929 out of 2,043 schools in MO.

What is Shoal Creek Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Shoal Creek Elem. has a composite rating of 5.7 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Shoal Creek Elem. a charter school?

No, Shoal Creek Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Shoal Creek Elem. a Title I school?

No, Shoal Creek Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shoal Creek Elem.?

7.3% of students at Shoal Creek Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
865
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.3%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clay County
Data Year
2023–2024

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES CCD (SY 2022-23) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details