Very Good
#348 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 16% in state
Southview Elem.
Elementary School · KEARNEY R-I
7 S CAMPUS DR, Kearney, MO 64060
Enrollment
458
Student-Teacher
15.3:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
458
Student-Teacher
15.3:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#348 of 2,221
In Kearney
#2 of 9
public schools
In district
#2 of 9
KEARNEY R-I
Academic performance
8.9 / 10
Excellent
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Southview Elem.
Elementary School in Kearney · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Southview Elem.
Southview Elem. is a public elementary school in Kearney, MO, part of KEARNEY R-I. Southview Elem. serves approximately 458 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Southview Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #348 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Southview Elem. show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- District avg 6.5
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Southview Elem. — Students at Southview Elem. score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
15.7%
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: 8.4/10.
How Southview Elem. Compares
See how Southview 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
7 S CAMPUS DR, Kearney, MO 64060
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Southview Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. KEARNEY ELEM. (rated 7.7/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is WARREN HILLS ELEM. (rated 7.7/10, 7.3 miles away, in nearby Liberty), with a very similar rating. Additionally, LEWIS ELEMENTARY (rated 7.4/10, 5.7 miles away, in nearby Excelsior Springs), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Kearney, see our Kearney schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| KEARNEY JR. HIGH Kearney | 0.1 mi | 5.0 |
| LENS Kearney | 0.1 mi | 5.0 |
| KEARNEY HIGH Kearney | 0.2 mi | 7.1 |
| HAWTHORNE ELEM. Kearney | 0.7 mi | 5.0 |
| KEARNEY ELEM. Kearney | 1.3 mi | 7.7 |
| KEARNEY MIDDLE Kearney | 1.5 mi | 8.5 |
| KEARNEY EARLY EDUCATION CENTER Kearney | 1.6 mi | 5.5 |
| DOGWOOD ELEM. Kearney | 3.1 mi | 7.0 |
| NORTHERN HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Holt | 4.8 mi | 7.0 |
| CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY Excelsior Springs | 4.9 mi | 6.2 |
| WATKINS MILL PARK CAMP Lawson | 5.8 mi | 7.7 |
| EXCELSIOR SPRINGS MIDDLE Excelsior Springs | 5.2 mi | 4.2 |
| EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH Excelsior Springs | 5.4 mi | 4.1 |
| LEWIS ELEMENTARY Excelsior Springs | 5.7 mi | 7.4 |
| EXCELSIOR SPRINGS EAR CHLD CTR Excelsior Springs | 5.7 mi | — |
| LIBERTY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL Liberty | 6.4 mi | 4.9 |
| EXCELSIOR SPRINGS TECH. HIGH Excelsior Springs | 6.3 mi | 4.7 |
| WARREN HILLS ELEM. Liberty | 7.3 mi | 7.7 |
| LILLIAN SCHUMACHER ELEM. Liberty | 8.2 mi | 5.3 |
| MISSOURI CITY ELEM. Missouri City | 8.2 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64060 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$107,626
Median Home Value
$322,100
Median Rent
$1,096/mo
Population
16,291
College Educated
38.9%
Homeownership
82.8%
Avg Commute
26.8 min
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Median Age
43.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| DONALD D. SIEGRIST ELEM. Platte City, MO | 7.9 |
| LEE HUNTER ELEM. Sikeston, MO | 7.9 |
| LONG ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 7.9 |
| MASON RIDGE ELEM. Town & Country, MO | 7.9 |
| MCGREGOR ELEM. Springfield, MO | 7.9 |
| PHEASANT POINT ELEM. O'Fallon, MO | 7.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Southview Elem.
What grades does Southview Elem. serve?
Southview Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Southview Elem.?
Southview Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southview Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Southview Elem. is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southview Elem. rank in MO?
Southview Elem. ranks #348 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Southview Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Southview Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Southview Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southview Elem. has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southview Elem. a charter school?
No, Southview Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southview Elem. a Title I school?
No, Southview Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southview Elem.?
15.7% of students at Southview 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
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 15.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (816) 628-4652
Resources & Links
District
KEARNEY R-I- District Enrollment
- 3,500
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,505
- District Rank
- #2 of 9
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