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Eastwood Hills Elem.

Elementary School · RAYTOWN C-2

5290 SYCAMORE, Kansas City, MO 64129

Enrollment

336

Student-Teacher

12.9:1

Score

5.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#1,590 of 2,221

In Kansas City

#98 of 147

public schools

In district

#6 of 17

RAYTOWN C-2

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Eastwood Hills Elem.

5.3/10

Elementary School in Kansas City · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Eastwood Hills Elem.

Eastwood Hills Elem. is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of RAYTOWN C-2. Eastwood Hills Elem. serves approximately 336 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Eastwood Hills Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,590 of 2,221 schools in MO.

Structured state assessment records for Eastwood Hills Elem. show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.3 · Average
  • District avg 5.2
  • MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Eastwood Hills Elem. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics2.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$14,743
Chronic Absenteeism26.5%

Eastwood Hills Elem. — Students at Eastwood Hills Elem. score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

84.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 22.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 28.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 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
17%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
7.5%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
7.5%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
22%

* 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 Eastwood Hills Elem. Compares

See how Eastwood Hills Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.3/10
29th percentile in MO
Academic
2.8/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
6.2/10
Average
Environment
6.9/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
85%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
26 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
26.5%

Location

5290 SYCAMORE, Kansas City, MO 64129

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Eastwood Hills Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CARVER DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ROBINSON ELEM. (rated 8.4/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Raytown), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PITCHER ELEMENTARY (rated 7.2/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Kansas City, see our Kansas City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.3 mi
School Distance Rating
LAUREL HILLS ELEM. Raytown 0.9 mi 3.6
NEW TRAILS EARLY LEARNING CTR. Raytown 1.6 mi 4.9
BLUE RIDGE ELEM. Raytown 1.6 mi 3.9
RAYTOWN MIDDLE Kansas City 1.6 mi 5.7
THREE TRAILS PRESCHOOL Raytown 2.3 mi 4.9
RAYTOWN SR. HIGH Raytown 2.0 mi 3.3
PITCHER ELEMENTARY Kansas City 2.3 mi 7.2
RAYTOWN CENTRAL MIDDLE Raytown 2.2 mi 3.4
CARVER DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL Kansas City 2.3 mi 8.4
WESTRIDGE ELEM. Kansas City 3.0 mi 3.7
GEORGE MELCHER ELEMENTARY Kansas City 2.6 mi 5.5
GENESIS SCHOOL INC. Kansas City 2.8 mi 5.6
CASSELL PARK ELEMENTARY Independence 3.3 mi 3.5
AC PREP ELEMENTARY Kansas City 3.0 mi 6.2
SOUTH MIDDLE Raytown 3.8 mi 6.5
SPRING VALLEY ELEM. Raytown 3.8 mi 4.7
HOLLIDAY MONTESSORI Kansas City 3.3 mi 6.4
CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLE Independence 3.6 mi 6.2
SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL Kansas City 3.1 mi 3.6
ROBINSON ELEM. Raytown 3.3 mi 8.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 64129 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$52,243

Median Home Value

$112,000

Median Rent

$1,116/mo

Population

9,249

College Educated

15.2%

Homeownership

62.9%

Avg Commute

26.5 min

Poverty Rate

14.1%

Median Age

33.4

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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
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DR. HENRY GIVENS JR. ELEM. St. Louis, MO 5.3
GRATZ BROWN ELEM. Moberly, MO 5.3
JACKSON PARK ELEM. University City, MO 5.3
LILLIAN SCHUMACHER ELEM. Liberty, MO 5.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Eastwood Hills Elem.

What grades does Eastwood Hills Elem. serve?

Eastwood Hills Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Eastwood Hills Elem.?

Eastwood Hills Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastwood Hills Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Eastwood Hills Elem. is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eastwood Hills Elem. rank in MO?

Eastwood Hills Elem. ranks #1,590 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Eastwood Hills Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Eastwood Hills Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Eastwood Hills Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastwood Hills Elem. has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Eastwood Hills Elem. a charter school?

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

Is Eastwood Hills Elem. a Title I school?

No, Eastwood Hills Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastwood Hills Elem.?

84.8% of students at Eastwood Hills 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
20 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
28 Some Transit
Bike Score
21 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
336
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Free/Reduced Lunch
84.8%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Jackson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.5%

District

RAYTOWN C-2
District Enrollment
7,953
Schools in District
20
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,743
District Rank
#6 of 17

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