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#2059 of 2,221 schools in MO
Harrisonville Elem.
Elementary School · Harrisonville R-ix · Harrisonville, MO
A Harrisonville R-ix elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 MEGHAN DR, Harrisonville, MO 64701
- Math 32% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harrisonville Elem. score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2021, to 30% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Harrisonville Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,325/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harrisonville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,270
Median home value
$234,200
Median rent
$886/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Everett Wade Juvenile Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Harrisonville R-ix
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,704NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harrisonville Elem. is listed in HARRISONVILLE R-IX; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harrisonville Elem.
Harrisonville Elem. is a public elementary school in Harrisonville, MO, part of Harrisonville R-ix, serving approximately 424 students in grades 1st-3rd with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,059 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harrisonville Elem.
What grades does Harrisonville Elem. serve?
Harrisonville Elem. serves students in grades 1st through 3rd.
How many students attend Harrisonville Elem.?
Harrisonville Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrisonville Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrisonville Elem. is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harrisonville Elem. rank in MO?
Harrisonville Elem. ranks #2,059 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Harrisonville Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Harrisonville Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Harrisonville Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harrisonville Elem. has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Harrisonville Elem. a charter school?
No, Harrisonville Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harrisonville Elem. a Title I school?
No, Harrisonville Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harrisonville Elem.?
36.1% of students at Harrisonville 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 424
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (816) 380-4131
- Area population (ZIP 64701)
- 14,462
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64701; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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