Below Average
#2019 of 2,221 schools in MO
Pleasant Lea Elem.
Elementary School · Lee's Summit R-vii · Lee's Summit, MO
A Lee's Summit R-vii elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 W PERSEL, Lee's Summit, MO 64081
- Math 36% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pleasant Lea Elem. score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pleasant Lea Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,446/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lee's Summit), 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
$103,490
Median home value
$333,400
Median rent
$1,449/mo
College educated
51.3%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westview Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Lee's Summit Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of the Presentation SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 502 | 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.
Lee's Summit R-vii
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #23 of 26
- District spending per student
- $13,841NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasant Lea Elem. is listed in LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasant Lea Elem.
Pleasant Lea Elem. is a public elementary school in Lee's Summit, MO, part of Lee's Summit R-vii, serving approximately 333 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,019 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasant Lea Elem.
What grades does Pleasant Lea Elem. serve?
Pleasant Lea Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Pleasant Lea Elem.?
Pleasant Lea Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Lea Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Lea Elem. is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasant Lea Elem. rank in MO?
Pleasant Lea Elem. ranks #2,019 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Pleasant Lea Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasant Lea Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Pleasant Lea Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Lea Elem. has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pleasant Lea Elem. a charter school?
No, Pleasant Lea Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasant Lea Elem. a Title I school?
No, Pleasant Lea Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant Lea Elem.?
31.2% of students at Pleasant Lea 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
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (816) 986-1230
- Area population (ZIP 64081)
- 25,293
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 64081; 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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