Very Good
#735 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 33% in state
Shoal Creek Elem.
Elementary School · Liberty 53 · Kansas City, MO
A Liberty 53 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9000 NE FLINTLOCK RD, Kansas City, MO 64157
- Math 70% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shoal Creek Elem. score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 69% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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 39 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Shoal Creek 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 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,241/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas City), 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
$137,681
Median home value
$360,800
Median rent
$1,970/mo
College educated
51.8%
Homeownership
91.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64157; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Oaks Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Lewis and Clark Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| Epic ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 294 | 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.
Liberty 53
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #7 of 17
- District spending per student
- $13,179NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shoal Creek Elem. is listed in LIBERTY 53; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shoal Creek Elem.
Shoal Creek Elem. is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of Liberty 53, serving approximately 865 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #735 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 865
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (816) 736-7150
- Area population (ZIP 64157)
- 22,429
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 64157; 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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