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#1500 of 2,221 schools in MO
Highland Park Elem.
Elementary School · LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII
400 SE MILLSTONE AVE, Lee's Summit, MO 64063
Enrollment
444
Student-Teacher
13.9:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
444
Student-Teacher
13.9:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,500 of 2,221
In Lee's Summit
#19 of 27
public schools
In district
#18 of 26
LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII
School environment
8.5 / 10
Excellent
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Highland Park 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 Highland Park Elem.
Highland Park Elem. is a public elementary school in Lee's Summit, MO, part of LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII. Highland Park Elem. serves approximately 444 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Highland Park Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,500 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Highland Park Elem. show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.5 · Average
- District avg 5.8
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Highland Park Elem. — Students at Highland Park Elem. score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
8.8%
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: 2.8/10.
How Highland Park Elem. Compares
See how Highland Park 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
400 SE MILLSTONE AVE, Lee's Summit, MO 64063
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Highland Park Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SUNSET VALLEY ELEM. (rated 7.9/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is GREENWOOD ELEM. (rated 7.8/10, 4.4 miles away, in nearby Greenwood), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RICHARDSON ELEM. (rated 7.7/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lee's Summit, see our Lee's Summit schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| RICHARDSON ELEM. Lee'S Summit | 1.2 mi | 7.7 |
| GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR. Lee'S Summit | 1.2 mi | 5.6 |
| PRAIRIE VIEW ELEM. Lee'S Summit | 1.3 mi | 5.4 |
| WOODLAND ELEM. Lee'S Summit | 1.8 mi | 6.7 |
| East Trails Middle School Lee'S Summit | 2.2 mi | 7.4 |
| SUNSET VALLEY ELEM. Lee'S Summit | 2.4 mi | 7.9 |
| BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE Lee'S Summit | 3.1 mi | 7.5 |
| UNDERWOOD ELEM. Lee'S Summit | 3.2 mi | 4.2 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT SR. HIGH Lee'S Summit | 2.9 mi | 7.9 |
| LANGSFORD HOUSE Lee'S Summit | 3.0 mi | — |
| MEADOW LANE ELEM. Lee'S Summit | 3.3 mi | 2.9 |
| MASON ELEM. Lee'S Summit | 3.7 mi | 3.8 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT ELEM. Lee'S Summit | 3.4 mi | 7.6 |
| R-7 Online Academy Lee'S Summit | 3.6 mi | — |
| GREENWOOD ELEM. Greenwood | 4.4 mi | 7.8 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT NORTH HIGH Lee'S Summit | 3.7 mi | 7.1 |
| TIMOTHY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Blue Springs | 4.6 mi | 6.6 |
| PLEASANT LEA MIDDLE Lee'S Summit | 4.1 mi | 5.4 |
| LIGGETT TRAIL EDUCATION CENTER Blue Springs | 5.2 mi | 6.4 |
| PLEASANT LEA ELEM. Lee'S Summit | 4.2 mi | 4.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64063 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$77,966
Median Home Value
$242,800
Median Rent
$1,151/mo
Population
21,430
College Educated
34.4%
Homeownership
61.2%
Avg Commute
23.2 min
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Median Age
35.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ALEXANDER DONIPHAN ELEM. Liberty, MO | 5.5 |
| BELVIDERE ELEM. Grandview, MO | 5.5 |
| BRIDLE RIDGE ELEMENTARY Raymore, MO | 5.5 |
| CENTRAL ELEM. Weston, MO | 5.5 |
| CHANCE ELEM. Centralia, MO | 5.5 |
| CHRIST COMMUNITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Kirkwood, MO | 5.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Highland Park Elem.
What grades does Highland Park Elem. serve?
Highland Park Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Highland Park Elem.?
Highland Park Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Elem. is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Park Elem. rank in MO?
Highland Park Elem. ranks #1,500 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Highland Park Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Park Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Highland Park Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Park Elem. has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Highland Park Elem. a charter school?
No, Highland Park Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland Park Elem. a Title I school?
No, Highland Park Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland Park Elem.?
8.8% of students at Highland Park 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
- 444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 8.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (816) 986-2250
Resources & Links
District
LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII- District Enrollment
- 17,797
- Schools in District
- 29
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,841
- District Rank
- #18 of 26
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