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Grandview Elem.

Elementary School · LAFAYETTE CO. C-1

705 W 31ST, Higginsville, MO 64037

Enrollment

444

Student-Teacher

13.1:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#1,295 of 2,221

In Higginsville

#3 of 3

public schools

In district

#3 of 3

LAFAYETTE CO. C-1

School environment

8.3 / 10

Excellent

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Grandview Elem.

6.0/10

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

Lafayette Co. Middle

6.8/10

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7.4/10

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About Grandview Elem.

Grandview Elem. is a public elementary school in Higginsville, MO, part of LAFAYETTE CO. C-1. Grandview Elem. serves approximately 444 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio.

Grandview Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,295 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Grandview Elem. show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.4 pts below MO schools
  • This school 6.0 · Average
  • MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Grandview 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 Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.1% (2024 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.3% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-15.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.8 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,292
Chronic Absenteeism10.8%

Grandview Elem. — Students at Grandview Elem. score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

46.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 33.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
45.4% (2024 MAP)
ELA Proficiency 43.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.6% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

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
37%
ELA
48%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
39%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
30.1%
ELA
38.1%
2025
ELA
37.3%

* 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: 6.3/10.

How Grandview Elem. Compares

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

Overall Score
6.0/10
42th percentile in MO
Academic
4.1/10
Below Average
Growth
6.3/10
Average
Environment
8.3/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
46%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
34 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
10.8%

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

705 W 31ST, Higginsville, MO 64037

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Grandview Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM. (rated 7.4/10, 15.5 miles away, in nearby Hardin), which scores notably higher. Another option is IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 10.0 miles away, in nearby Alma), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Higginsville, see our Higginsville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 13.4 mi
School Distance Rating
LAFAYETTE CO. MIDDLE Higginsville 0.2 mi 6.8
LAFAYETTE CO. HIGH Higginsville 0.2 mi 7.4
ROLLING MEADOW SCHOOL Higginsville 0.4 mi
MONTESSORI SCHOOLHOUSE Higginsville 0.5 mi
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Higginsville 1.3 mi 7.2
CONCORDIA ELEM. Concordia 9.7 mi 6.9
LEXINGTON MIDDLE Lexington 10.6 mi 7.0
ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Concordia 10.2 mi 6.3
CONCORDIA HIGH Concordia 10.3 mi 5.8
LEXINGTON HIGH Lexington 10.7 mi 3.7
ST PAUL LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Concordia 10.2 mi 7.1
SANTA FE HIGH Alma 9.7 mi 8.0
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Alma 10.0 mi 7.1
LESLIE BELL ELEM. Lexington 11.2 mi 6.7
HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM. Hardin 15.5 mi 7.4
HARDIN-CENTRAL HIGH Hardin 15.5 mi 7.0
MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY Odessa 13.3 mi 5.6
NORBORNE ELEM. Norborne 16.5 mi 5.5
NORBORNE HIGH Norborne 16.5 mi 7.2
ODESSA HIGH Odessa 13.4 mi 7.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 64037 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$83,090

Median Home Value

$178,700

Median Rent

$859/mo

Population

6,325

College Educated

28.1%

Homeownership

75%

Avg Commute

20.9 min

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Median Age

42.1

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

School Rating
ATHENA ELEM. Desoto, MO 6.0
BLANCHARD ELEM. Cape Girardeau, MO 6.0
COMBS ELEMENTARY Florissant, MO 6.0
DUCHESNE ELEMENTARY Florissant, MO 6.0
GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD/ST LOUIS St. Louis, MO 6.0
HAWTHORN ELEMENTARY Camdenton, MO 6.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Grandview Elem.

What grades does Grandview Elem. serve?

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

How many students attend Grandview Elem.?

Grandview Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandview Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Grandview Elem. is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grandview Elem. rank in MO?

Grandview Elem. ranks #1,295 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Grandview Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Grandview Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Grandview Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grandview Elem. has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Grandview Elem. a charter school?

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

Is Grandview Elem. a Title I school?

No, Grandview Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

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

46.2% of students at Grandview 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
39 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
41 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
444
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Free/Reduced Lunch
46.2%
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Lafayette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.8%

District

LAFAYETTE CO. C-1
District Enrollment
964
Schools in District
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,292
District Rank
#3 of 3

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