Very Good
#558 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 25% in state
Chapel Lakes Elem.
Elementary School · BLUE SPRINGS R-IV
3701 NE INDEPENDENCE AVE, Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Enrollment
644
Student-Teacher
16.5:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
644
Student-Teacher
16.5:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#558 of 2,221
In Lee's Summit
#10 of 27
public schools
In district
#10 of 20
BLUE SPRINGS R-IV
Academic performance
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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Chapel Lakes Elem.
Elementary School in Lee's Summit · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Chapel Lakes Elem.
Chapel Lakes Elem. is a public elementary school in Lee's Summit, MO, part of BLUE SPRINGS R-IV. Chapel Lakes Elem. serves approximately 644 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Chapel Lakes Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #558 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Chapel Lakes Elem. show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- District avg 7.2
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Chapel Lakes Elem. — Students at Chapel Lakes Elem. score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
13.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 7.1/10.
How Chapel Lakes Elem. Compares
See how Chapel Lakes Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
3701 NE INDEPENDENCE AVE, Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Chapel Lakes Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. JOHN NOWLIN ELEM. (rated 8.8/10, 4.2 miles away, in nearby Blue Springs), which scores notably higher. Another option is VOY SPEARS JR. ELEM. (rated 7.9/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, RICHARDSON ELEM. (rated 7.7/10, 4.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Lee's Summit, see our Lee's Summit schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| DELTA WOODS MIDDLE Lee'S Summit | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| HILLTOP SCHOOL Lee'S Summit | 1.1 mi | — |
| LAKEVIEW WOODS SCHOOL Lee'S Summit | 1.3 mi | — |
| UNDERWOOD ELEM. Lee'S Summit | 2.5 mi | 4.2 |
| BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE Lee'S Summit | 2.5 mi | 7.5 |
| VOY SPEARS JR. ELEM. Lee'S Summit | 2.7 mi | 7.9 |
| MEADOW LANE ELEM. Lee'S Summit | 2.8 mi | 2.9 |
| R-7 Online Academy Lee'S Summit | 3.5 mi | — |
| LEE'S SUMMIT NORTH HIGH Lee'S Summit | 3.5 mi | 7.1 |
| HAZEL GROVE ELEM. Lee'S Summit | 3.2 mi | 5.2 |
| LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY Kansas City | 3.7 mi | 6.5 |
| LANGSFORD HOUSE Lee'S Summit | 4.4 mi | — |
| LEE'S SUMMIT ELEM. Lee'S Summit | 4.5 mi | 7.6 |
| LEES SUMMIT ACADEMY Lee'S Summit | 4.3 mi | 6.4 |
| JOHN NOWLIN ELEM. Blue Springs | 4.2 mi | 8.8 |
| RICHARDSON ELEM. Lee'S Summit | 4.4 mi | 7.7 |
| LIGGETT TRAIL EDUCATION CENTER Blue Springs | 3.8 mi | 6.4 |
| WESTVIEW ELEM. Lee'S Summit | 4.7 mi | 7.6 |
| WILLIAM SOUTHERN ELEM. Independence | 4.8 mi | 6.7 |
| GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR. Lee'S Summit | 4.6 mi | 5.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64064 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$120,341
Median Home Value
$375,800
Median Rent
$1,416/mo
Population
19,955
College Educated
52.9%
Homeownership
82.6%
Avg Commute
24.1 min
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Median Age
41.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ALFRED L. RENNER ELEM. Kansas City, MO | 7.4 |
| CLAUDE BROWN ELEMENTARY Troy, MO | 7.4 |
| ERVIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kansas City, MO | 7.4 |
| F. P. TILLMAN ELEM. Kirkwood, MO | 7.4 |
| PROGRESS SOUTH ELEM. St. Peters, MO | 7.4 |
| BUDER ELEM. St. Ann, MO | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Chapel Lakes Elem.
What grades does Chapel Lakes Elem. serve?
Chapel Lakes Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Chapel Lakes Elem.?
Chapel Lakes Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 644 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapel Lakes Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapel Lakes Elem. is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chapel Lakes Elem. rank in MO?
Chapel Lakes Elem. ranks #558 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Chapel Lakes Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Chapel Lakes Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Chapel Lakes Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chapel Lakes Elem. has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Chapel Lakes Elem. a charter school?
No, Chapel Lakes Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chapel Lakes Elem. a Title I school?
No, Chapel Lakes Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chapel Lakes Elem.?
13.8% of students at Chapel Lakes 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 644
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 13.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (816) 874-3600
Resources & Links
District
BLUE SPRINGS R-IV- District Enrollment
- 14,744
- Schools in District
- 21
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,950
- District Rank
- #10 of 20
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