Excellent
#286 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 13% in state
Line Creek Elem.
Elementary School · Park Hill · Kansas City, MO
A Park Hill elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5801 NW WAUKOMIS DR, Kansas City, MO 64151
- Math 41% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Line Creek Elem. score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 38 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Line Creek 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 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 15Minimal Transit
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,241/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas City), 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
$91,348
Median home value
$292,500
Median rent
$1,333/mo
College educated
42%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64151; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Englewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Hopewell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| Southeast Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Hawthorn Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | Not available | 429 | 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.
Park Hill
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #2 of 18
- District spending per student
- $15,382NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Line Creek Elem. is listed in PARK HILL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Line Creek Elem.
Line Creek Elem. is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of Park Hill, serving approximately 351 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #286 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Line Creek Elem.
What grades does Line Creek Elem. serve?
Line Creek Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Line Creek Elem.?
Line Creek Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Line Creek Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Line Creek Elem. is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Line Creek Elem. rank in MO?
Line Creek Elem. ranks #286 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Line Creek Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Line Creek Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Line Creek Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Line Creek Elem. has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Line Creek Elem. a charter school?
No, Line Creek Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Line Creek Elem. a Title I school?
No, Line Creek Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Line Creek Elem.?
47.0% of students at Line Creek 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 351
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Platte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (816) 359-4320
- Area population (ZIP 64151)
- 28,706
- Area average commute
- 22.8 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 64151; 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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