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Prairie View Elem.

Elementary School · LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII

501 SE TODD GEORGE RD, Lee's Summit, MO 64063

Enrollment

601

Student-Teacher

14:1

Score

5.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#1,544 of 2,221

In Lee's Summit

#21 of 27

public schools

In district

#20 of 26

LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII

School environment

7.2 / 10

Very Good

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Prairie View Elem.

5.4/10

Elementary School in Lee's Summit · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.4/10

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About Prairie View Elem.

Prairie View Elem. is a public elementary school in Lee's Summit, MO, part of LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII. Prairie View Elem. serves approximately 601 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. Prairie View Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,544 of 2,221 schools in MO.

Structured state assessment records for Prairie View Elem. show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.4 pts below district
  • This school 5.4 · Average
  • District avg 5.8
  • MO avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.3% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.2% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-17.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.1 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-13.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,841
Chronic Absenteeism14.5%

Prairie View Elem. — Students at Prairie View Elem. score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

37.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 38.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 45.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.7% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 39 test records from MO state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
52%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
48%
ELA
49%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
34.1%
ELA
38.8%
2025
Math
30.3%
ELA
39.2%

* 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: 5.3/10.

How Prairie View Elem. Compares

See how Prairie View Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.4/10
31th percentile in MO
Academic
4.2/10
Below Average
Growth
5.3/10
Average
Environment
7.2/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
38%
Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
43 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
14.5%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

501 SE TODD GEORGE RD, Lee's Summit, MO 64063

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Prairie View Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SUNSET VALLEY ELEM. (rated 7.9/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is GREENWOOD ELEM. (rated 7.8/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Greenwood), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RICHARDSON ELEM. (rated 7.7/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lee's Summit, see our Lee's Summit schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.7 mi
School Distance Rating
East Trails Middle School Lee'S Summit 1.3 mi 7.4
HIGHLAND PARK ELEM. Lee'S Summit 1.3 mi 5.5
SUNSET VALLEY ELEM. Lee'S Summit 1.7 mi 7.9
RICHARDSON ELEM. Lee'S Summit 1.5 mi 7.7
LEE'S SUMMIT SR. HIGH Lee'S Summit 1.6 mi 7.9
LANGSFORD HOUSE Lee'S Summit 1.7 mi
GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR. Lee'S Summit 1.9 mi 5.6
BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE Lee'S Summit 2.6 mi 7.5
LEE'S SUMMIT ELEM. Lee'S Summit 2.2 mi 7.6
MEADOW LANE ELEM. Lee'S Summit 2.5 mi 2.9
UNDERWOOD ELEM. Lee'S Summit 2.7 mi 4.2
R-7 Online Academy Lee'S Summit 2.5 mi
WOODLAND ELEM. Lee'S Summit 2.5 mi 6.7
LEE'S SUMMIT NORTH HIGH Lee'S Summit 2.6 mi 7.1
PLEASANT LEA MIDDLE Lee'S Summit 2.8 mi 5.4
PLEASANT LEA ELEM. Lee'S Summit 2.9 mi 4.0
GREENWOOD ELEM. Greenwood 4.0 mi 7.8
WESTVIEW ELEM. Lee'S Summit 3.2 mi 7.6
LEES SUMMIT ACADEMY Lee'S Summit 3.5 mi 6.4
OUR LADY OF THE PRESENTATION SCHOOL Lee'S Summit 3.7 mi 5.9

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

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CENTRAL ELEM. Weston, MO 5.5
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY Kansas City, MO 5.5
GREEN PINES ELEM. Wildwood, MO 5.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Prairie View Elem.

What grades does Prairie View Elem. serve?

Prairie View Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Prairie View Elem.?

Prairie View Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 601 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Elem. is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Prairie View Elem. rank in MO?

Prairie View Elem. ranks #1,544 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Prairie View Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Prairie View Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Prairie View Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie View Elem. has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Prairie View Elem. a charter school?

No, Prairie View Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Prairie View Elem. a Title I school?

No, Prairie View Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie View Elem.?

37.8% of students at Prairie View 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
12 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
30 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
601
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Free/Reduced Lunch
37.8%
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Jackson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.5%

District

LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII
District Enrollment
17,797
Schools in District
29
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,841
District Rank
#20 of 26

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