Very Good
#379 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 17% in state
Sni-a-bar Elem.
Elementary School · GRAIN VALLEY R-V
PO BOX 304, Grain Valley, MO 64029
Enrollment
446
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
446
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#379 of 2,221
In Grain Valley
#4 of 8
public schools
In district
#4 of 8
GRAIN VALLEY R-V
School environment
8.3 / 10
Excellent
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Sni-a-bar Elem.
Elementary School in Grain Valley · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Sni-a-bar Elem.
Sni-a-bar Elem. is a public elementary school in Grain Valley, MO, part of GRAIN VALLEY R-V. Sni-a-bar Elem. serves approximately 446 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Sni-a-bar Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #379 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Sni-a-bar Elem. show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- District avg 6.1
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Sni-a-bar Elem. — Students at Sni-a-bar Elem. score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
33%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 40 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: 8.2/10.
How Sni-a-bar Elem. Compares
See how Sni-a-bar 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
PO BOX 304, Grain Valley, MO 64029
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sni-a-bar Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM. (rated 9.6/10, 4.1 miles away, in nearby Blue Springs), which scores notably higher. Another option is JAMES LEWIS ELEM. (rated 9.2/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby Blue Springs), which scores notably higher. Additionally, JAMES WALKER ELEM. (rated 8.1/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Blue Springs), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Grain Valley, see our Grain Valley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GRAIN VALLEY HIGH Grain Valley | 0.1 mi | 7.2 |
| MATTHEWS ELEM. Grain Valley | 1.2 mi | 4.6 |
| GRAIN VALLEY SOUTH MIDDLE SCHL Grain Valley | 1.4 mi | 7.9 |
| STONY POINT ELEM. Grain Valley | 1.4 mi | 4.1 |
| PRAIRIE BRANCH ELEM. Grain Valley | 2.0 mi | 7.9 |
| GRAIN VALLEY EARLY CHILDHD CTR Grain Valley | 2.9 mi | 4.5 |
| GRAIN VALLEY NORTH MIDDLE SCHL Grain Valley | 3.0 mi | 8.4 |
| BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH HIGH Blue Springs | 2.4 mi | 7.0 |
| WILLIAM BRYANT ELEM. Blue Springs | 2.6 mi | 5.6 |
| JAMES WALKER ELEM. Blue Springs | 2.7 mi | 8.1 |
| DANIEL YOUNG ELEM. Blue Springs | 3.1 mi | 4.4 |
| LUCY FRANKLIN ELEM. Blue Springs | 3.7 mi | 7.6 |
| ST JOHN LALANDE SCHOOL Blue Springs | 3.6 mi | 6.3 |
| BRITTANY HILL MIDDLE Blue Springs | 4.0 mi | 7.9 |
| CORDILL-MASON ELEM. Blue Springs | 3.9 mi | 6.7 |
| MORELAND RIDGE MIDDLE Blue Springs | 4.1 mi | 5.1 |
| PLAZA HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Blue Springs | 4.0 mi | 6.3 |
| JAMES LEWIS ELEM. Blue Springs | 4.3 mi | 9.2 |
| TIMOTHY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Blue Springs | 4.4 mi | 6.6 |
| FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM. Blue Springs | 4.1 mi | 9.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64029 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$89,074
Median Home Value
$284,700
Median Rent
$1,369/mo
Population
21,643
College Educated
30%
Homeownership
72.4%
Avg Commute
25.6 min
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Median Age
37.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY Branson, MO | 7.8 |
| CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO | 7.8 |
| ENGLISH LANDING ELEM. Kansas City, MO | 7.8 |
| ESPY ELEM. Nixa, MO | 7.8 |
| GREENWOOD ELEM. Greenwood, MO | 7.8 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Jefferson City, MO | 7.8 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 33.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.1%
- Phone
- (816) 847-5020
Resources & Links
District
GRAIN VALLEY R-V- District Enrollment
- 4,448
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,206
- District Rank
- #4 of 8
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