Excellent
#182 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 8% in state
Oakwood Manor Elementary
Elementary School · North Kansas City 74 · Gladstone, MO
A North Kansas City 74 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5900 N FLORA AV, Gladstone, MO 64118
- Math 46% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs MO 47% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oakwood Manor Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2021, reaching 50% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 33 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Oakwood Manor Elementary 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,073/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gladstone), 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
$70,290
Median home value
$206,200
Median rent
$1,122/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
58.6%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64118; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| St Charles Borromeo AccadmyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| Davidson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 621 | Compare → |
| Early Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK | 1.1 mi | 107 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Kansas City 74
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #1 of 33
- District spending per student
- $14,136NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oakwood Manor Elementary is listed in NORTH KANSAS CITY 74; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oakwood Manor Elementary
Oakwood Manor Elementary is a public elementary school in Gladstone, MO, part of North Kansas City 74, serving approximately 221 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #182 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oakwood Manor Elementary
What grades does Oakwood Manor Elementary serve?
Oakwood Manor Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Oakwood Manor Elementary?
Oakwood Manor Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Manor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Manor Elementary is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oakwood Manor Elementary rank in MO?
Oakwood Manor Elementary ranks #182 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Oakwood Manor Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Oakwood Manor Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Oakwood Manor Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakwood Manor Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oakwood Manor Elementary a charter school?
No, Oakwood Manor Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oakwood Manor Elementary a Title I school?
No, Oakwood Manor Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakwood Manor Elementary?
58.8% of students at Oakwood Manor Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 221
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clay County
- Phone
- (816) 321-5180
- Area population (ZIP 64118)
- 42,213
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 64118; 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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