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Butcher-greene Elem.

Elementary School · GRANDVIEW C-4

5302 E 140TH, Grandview, MO 64030

Enrollment

272

Student-Teacher

12.4:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#1,461 of 2,221

In Grandview

#2 of 6

public schools

In district

#3 of 7

GRANDVIEW C-4

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Butcher-greene Elem.

5.6/10

Elementary School in Grandview · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Butcher-greene Elem.

Butcher-greene Elem. is a public elementary school in Grandview, MO, part of GRANDVIEW C-4. Butcher-greene Elem. serves approximately 272 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Butcher-greene Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,461 of 2,221 schools in MO.

Structured state assessment records for Butcher-greene Elem. show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • District avg 5.5
  • MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

46% of students at Butcher-greene Elem. were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.3% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.5% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-16.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.8 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$15,435
Chronic Absenteeism46%

Butcher-greene Elem. — Students at Butcher-greene Elem. score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

78.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 30.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
46.5% (2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency 33.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
46.7% (2025 MAP)

Based on 32 test records from MO state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
31.4%
ELA
33.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.2/10.

How Butcher-greene Elem. Compares

See how Butcher-greene Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.6/10
34th percentile in MO
Academic
5.2/10
Average
Growth
6.2/10
Average
Environment
4.5/10
Below Average
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
79%
Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
22 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
46.0%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

5302 E 140TH, Grandview, MO 64030

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Butcher-greene Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. KENTUCKY TRAIL ELEM. (rated 8.6/10, 3.7 miles away, in nearby Belton), which scores notably higher. Another option is Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest (rated 6.7/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Belton), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MEADOWMERE ELEM. (rated 5.6/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Grandview, see our Grandview schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.1 mi
School Distance Rating
CONN-WEST ELEM. Grandview 1.1 mi 3.9
MEADOWMERE ELEM. Grandview 1.2 mi 5.6
BELVIDERE ELEM. Grandview 1.5 mi 5.5
GRANDVIEW SR. HIGH Grandview 1.5 mi 4.9
HIGH GROVE Early Childhood Grandview 1.5 mi
GRANDVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Grandview 2.1 mi 8.2
BLUE RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Kansas City 2.3 mi 8.4
GRANDVIEW MIDDLE Grandview 2.3 mi 6.5
INGELS ELEMENTARY Kansas City 3.2 mi 4.6
GLADDEN ELEM. Belton 3.5 mi 3.5
WARFORD ELEMENTARY Kansas City 3.4 mi 3.9
HICKMAN MILLS 8TH GRADE CENTER Kansas City 3.6 mi 3.1
Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest Belton 4.0 mi 6.7
RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL Kansas City 3.8 mi 6.7
CORNERSTONE WITH CARE - OZANAM SCHOOL Kansas City 3.2 mi 6.9
KENTUCKY TRAIL ELEM. Belton 3.7 mi 8.6
DALE M THOMPSON/TRAILS WEST S Kansas City 4.1 mi
BAMBINI CREATIVI Kansas City 3.2 mi 5.2
GRACE EARLY CHILD. ED. CTR. Belton 4.1 mi 4.0
BELTON HIGH Belton 4.1 mi 6.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 64030 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$53,207

Median Home Value

$171,700

Median Rent

$1,003/mo

Population

25,673

College Educated

24.2%

Homeownership

50.6%

Avg Commute

22.2 min

Poverty Rate

16.2%

Median Age

35.1

Similar Schools

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School Rating
ASSUMPTION PARISH SCHOOL St. Louis, MO 5.6
BERKELEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Berkeley, MO 5.6
BLOOMSDALE ELEM. Bloomsdale, MO 5.6
CABOOL ELEM. Cabool, MO 5.6
EARL NANCE SR. ELEM. St. Louis, MO 5.6
GENESIS SCHOOL INC. Kansas City, MO 5.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Butcher-greene Elem.

What grades does Butcher-greene Elem. serve?

Butcher-greene Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Butcher-greene Elem.?

Butcher-greene Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Butcher-greene Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Butcher-greene Elem. is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Butcher-greene Elem. rank in MO?

Butcher-greene Elem. ranks #1,461 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Butcher-greene Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Butcher-greene Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Butcher-greene Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Butcher-greene Elem. has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Butcher-greene Elem. a charter school?

No, Butcher-greene Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Butcher-greene Elem. a Title I school?

No, Butcher-greene Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Butcher-greene Elem.?

78.7% of students at Butcher-greene 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
21 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
31 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
272
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Free/Reduced Lunch
78.7%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Jackson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.0%

District

GRANDVIEW C-4
District Enrollment
3,689
Schools in District
9
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,435
District Rank
#3 of 7

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