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#1703 of 2,221 schools in MO
Lens
Elementary School · Kearney R-i · Kearney, MO
A Kearney R-i elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2215 SOUTH CAMPUS DRIVE, Kearney, MO 64060
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% vs MO 46% (2024)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lens score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 65% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lens 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated825/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kearney), 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
$107,626
Median home value
$322,100
Median rent
$1,096/mo
College educated
38.9%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southview Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Hawthorne Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Kearney Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 240 | 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.
Kearney R-i
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,505NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lens is listed in KEARNEY R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lens
Lens is a public elementary school in Kearney, MO, part of Kearney R-i, serving approximately 127 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,703 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lens
What grades does Lens serve?
Lens serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Lens?
Lens has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lens?
The student-teacher ratio at Lens is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lens rank in MO?
Lens ranks #1,703 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Lens's MySchoolScout rating?
Lens has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Lens?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lens has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Lens a charter school?
No, Lens is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lens a Title I school?
No, Lens is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lens?
26.0% of students at Lens 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 127
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (816) 628-4798
- Area population (ZIP 64060)
- 16,291
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 64060; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022, multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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