Very Good
#439 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 20% in state
Richardson Elem.
Elementary School · Lee's Summit R-vii · Lee's Summit, MO
A Lee's Summit R-vii elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 NE BLACKWELL RD, Lee's Summit, MO 64086
- Math 49% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richardson Elem. score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2021, to 50% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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
18.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Richardson 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$107,098
Median home value
$288,400
Median rent
$1,417/mo
College educated
48.7%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64086; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Prairie View Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Underwood Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Meadow Lane Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 462 | 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.
Lee's Summit R-vii
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Richardson Elem. is listed in LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richardson Elem.
Richardson Elem. is a public elementary school in Lee's Summit, MO, part of Lee's Summit R-vii, serving approximately 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #439 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richardson Elem.
What grades does Richardson Elem. serve?
Richardson Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Richardson Elem.?
Richardson Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richardson Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Richardson Elem. is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richardson Elem. rank in MO?
Richardson Elem. ranks #439 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Richardson Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Richardson Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Richardson Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richardson Elem. has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Richardson Elem. a charter school?
No, Richardson Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richardson Elem. a Title I school?
No, Richardson Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richardson Elem.?
18.1% of students at Richardson 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
- 432
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (816) 986-2220
- Area population (ZIP 64086)
- 23,483
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 64086; 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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