Very Good
#735 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 33% in state
Shoal Creek Elem.
Elementary School · LIBERTY 53
9000 NE FLINTLOCK RD, Kansas City, MO 64157
Enrollment
865
Student-Teacher
14.9:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
865
Student-Teacher
14.9:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#735 of 2,221
In Kansas City
#42 of 147
public schools
In district
#7 of 17
LIBERTY 53
Academic performance
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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Shoal Creek Elem.
Elementary School in Kansas City · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Shoal Creek Elem.
Shoal Creek Elem. is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of LIBERTY 53. Shoal Creek Elem. serves approximately 865 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Shoal Creek Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #735 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Shoal Creek Elem. show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- District avg 5.9
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Shoal Creek Elem. — Students at Shoal Creek Elem. score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
7.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 39 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 6.1/10.
How Shoal Creek Elem. Compares
See how Shoal Creek Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
9000 NE FLINTLOCK RD, Kansas City, MO 64157
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Shoal Creek Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. NORTHVIEW ELEMENTARY (rated 8.2/10, 3.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is RISING HILL ELEMENTARY (rated 7.9/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, WARREN HILLS ELEM. (rated 7.7/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Liberty), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Kansas City, see our Kansas City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY OAKS ELEM. Kansas City | 1.2 mi | 5.2 |
| EARLY CHILD. EDUCATION CTR. Kansas City | 1.4 mi | — |
| EPIC ELEMENTARY Liberty | 1.5 mi | 3.5 |
| LEWIS AND CLARK ELEM. Liberty | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| LIBERTY HIGH Liberty | 1.5 mi | 7.3 |
| DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL Liberty | 2.1 mi | 8.4 |
| WARREN HILLS ELEM. Liberty | 1.8 mi | 7.7 |
| ALEXANDER DONIPHAN ELEM. Liberty | 2.1 mi | 5.5 |
| SOUTH VALLEY MIDDLE Liberty | 2.2 mi | 7.3 |
| RIDGEVIEW ELEM. Liberty | 2.2 mi | 4.9 |
| HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL Liberty | 2.1 mi | 7.3 |
| KELLYBROOK ELEM SCHOOL Kansas City | 2.5 mi | 6.2 |
| RISING HILL ELEMENTARY Kansas City | 2.6 mi | 7.9 |
| LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL Liberty | 2.7 mi | 5.4 |
| LIBERTY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL Liberty | 2.7 mi | 4.9 |
| FRANKLIN ELEM. Liberty | 2.5 mi | 7.7 |
| MANOR HILL ELEM. Liberty | 2.9 mi | 5.8 |
| NORTHWEST REG. YOUTH CTR. Kansas City | 3.1 mi | — |
| NORTHVIEW ELEMENTARY Kansas City | 3.5 mi | 8.2 |
| LILLIAN SCHUMACHER ELEM. Liberty | 3.5 mi | 5.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64157 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$137,681
Median Home Value
$360,800
Median Rent
$1,970/mo
Population
22,429
College Educated
51.8%
Homeownership
91.3%
Avg Commute
24.2 min
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Median Age
38.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| MARTIN CITY ELEM. Kansas City, MO | 7.1 |
| UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-LOWER Kansas City, MO | 7.1 |
| WEST PLAINS ELEM. West Plains, MO | 7.1 |
| EL DORADO SPRINGS ELEM. El Dorado Springs, MO | 7.0 |
| ROBINSON SCHOOL Aurora, MO | 7.0 |
| CARDEN PARK ELEM St. Joseph, MO | 7.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Shoal Creek Elem.
What grades does Shoal Creek Elem. serve?
Shoal Creek Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Shoal Creek Elem.?
Shoal Creek Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 865 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shoal Creek Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Shoal Creek Elem. is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shoal Creek Elem. rank in MO?
Shoal Creek Elem. ranks #735 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Shoal Creek Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Shoal Creek Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Shoal Creek Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shoal Creek Elem. has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Shoal Creek Elem. a charter school?
No, Shoal Creek Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shoal Creek Elem. a Title I school?
No, Shoal Creek Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shoal Creek Elem.?
7.3% of students at Shoal 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 865
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 7.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (816) 736-7150
Resources & Links
District
LIBERTY 53- District Enrollment
- 12,154
- Schools in District
- 20
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,179
- District Rank
- #7 of 17
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