Very Good
#379 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 17% in state
Sni-a-bar Elem.
Elementary School · Grain Valley R-v · Grain Valley, MO
A Grain Valley R-v elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 304, Grain Valley, MO 64029
- Math 47% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sni-a-bar Elem. score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
33%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sni-a-bar 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,412/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grain Valley), 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
$89,074
Median home value
$284,700
Median rent
$1,369/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64029; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Stony Point Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Prairie Branch Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| William Bryant Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 486 | 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.
Grain Valley R-v
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sni-a-bar Elem. is listed in GRAIN VALLEY R-V; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sni-a-bar Elem.
Sni-a-bar Elem. is a public elementary school in Grain Valley, MO, part of Grain Valley R-v, serving approximately 446 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #379 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sni-a-bar Elem.
What grades does Sni-a-bar Elem. serve?
Sni-a-bar Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sni-a-bar Elem.?
Sni-a-bar Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sni-a-bar Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Sni-a-bar Elem. is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sni-a-bar Elem. rank in MO?
Sni-a-bar Elem. ranks #379 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Sni-a-bar Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Sni-a-bar Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Sni-a-bar Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sni-a-bar Elem. has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sni-a-bar Elem. a charter school?
No, Sni-a-bar Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sni-a-bar Elem. a Title I school?
No, Sni-a-bar Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sni-a-bar Elem.?
33.0% of students at Sni-a-bar 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
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.1%
- Phone
- (816) 847-5020
- Area population (ZIP 64029)
- 21,643
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 64029; 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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