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#99 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 25% of private schools

St Elizabeth Elementary School

Elementary School

14 W 75TH ST, Kansas City, MO 64114

Private Estimated Score

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 10 schools in Kansas City. Learn more

Enrollment

321

Student-Teacher

10.2:1

Score

7.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Updated 2021-22

How this school compares

In Kansas City

#19 of 39

public schools

Missouri elementary schools

#48 of 238

About St Elizabeth Elementary School

St Elizabeth Elementary School serves 321 students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Kansas City, Missouri. This regular public school maintains an impressive 10.2-to-1 student-teacher ratio with 32 full-time equivalent teachers, providing students with more individualized attention than many larger schools. The school has earned recognition for its academic performance, ranking 56th out of 399 elementary schools statewide and placing in the 86th percentile.

This strong showing reflects the school's commitment to educational excellence and has earned it a solid 7.3 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout. St Elizabeth Elementary draws families from the surrounding 64114 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $75,207 and home values average $242,800. The community is well-educated, with 54% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, and maintains a low poverty rate of just 5.7%.

This stable, educated community environment supports student learning and family engagement. The school's location in Jackson County provides students with access to the educational and cultural resources of a major metropolitan area while maintaining the focused, community-oriented atmosphere that smaller schools can offer.

What Parents Should Know

As a private school, St Elizabeth Elementary School operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Elizabeth Elementary School compares to 130 public schools serving similar grades in Kansas City, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
This School
vs
12.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
321
This School
vs
402
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.1
This School
vs
6.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 82.6% vs 0%
Hispanic 9.7% vs 0%
Black 0.6% vs 0%
Asian 0.3% vs 0%
St Elizabeth Elementary School Kansas City Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Elizabeth Elementary School (this school) 7.1
HALE COOK ELEMENTARY 9.3
Academie Lafayette Oak Elem 5.6
JOHN T. HARTMAN ELEMENTARY 4.5
ACADEMY FOR INTEGRATED ARTS 6.4
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-MIDDLE 5.4
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-LOWER 3.4
BORDER STAR MONTESSORI 6.4
BOONE ELEM. 4.1
YELLOW JACKET EARLY LEARNING 7.3
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle 5.2
CENTER ELEM. 4.0
BROOKSIDE CHARTER MIDDLE SCHL 7.4
BROOKSIDE CHARTER ELEMENTARY 4.3
FRONTIER SCHL OF EXCELLENCE-M 4.9
HOGAN PREPARATORY ACAD MIDDLE 5.2
B. BANNEKER ELEMENTARY 4.8
AC PREP ELEMENTARY 7.6
HOLLIDAY MONTESSORI 7.6
INDIAN CREEK ELEM. 6.0
HOGAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY ELEM 3.8

Showing 20 of 130 schools. View all schools in Kansas City

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MO.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 6.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.1 / 10
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School Day Length 7.4 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,221
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.6 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 29%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Enrollment 321
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MO

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 82.6%
Hispanic 9.7%
Two or More 5.9%
Native American 0.9%
Black 0.6%
Asian 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

14 W 75TH ST, Kansas City, MO 64114

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Elizabeth Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HALE COOK ELEMENTARY (rated 9.3/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Belinder Elem (rated 6.6/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Prairie Village), with a comparable rating. Additionally, ST PETER'S SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 1.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Kansas City, see our Kansas City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
HALE COOK ELEMENTARY Kansas City 0.4 mi 9.3
7933 MAIN ST. Kansas City 0.6 mi 7.4
Academie Lafayette Oak Elem Kansas City 0.8 mi 5.6
JOHN T. HARTMAN ELEMENTARY Kansas City 0.9 mi 4.5
GILLIS CENTER SCHOOL Kansas City 0.9 mi 6.7
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-UPPER Kansas City 1.0 mi 5.7
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-MIDDLE Kansas City 1.0 mi 5.4
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-LOWER Kansas City 1.0 mi 3.4
ACADEMY FOR INTEGRATED ARTS Kansas City 0.9 mi 6.4
SHERWOOD CENTER FOR THE EXCEPTINOAL CHILD Kansas City 1.1 mi 8.1
BORDER STAR MONTESSORI Kansas City 1.4 mi 6.4
ST PETER'S SCHOOL Kansas City 1.4 mi 6.5
BOONE ELEM. Kansas City 1.7 mi 4.1
YELLOW JACKET EARLY LEARNING Kansas City 1.7 mi 7.3
HOGAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY Kansas City 1.6 mi 5.7
CENTER SR. HIGH Kansas City 1.8 mi 4.2
GLOBAL MONTESSORI ACADEMY Prairie Village 1.4 mi 5.8
Belinder Elem Prairie Village 1.5 mi 6.6
WHITEFIELD ACADEMY Kansas City 2.0 mi 6.9
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle Kansas City 1.8 mi 5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 64114 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$77,643

Median Home Value

$257,400

Median Rent

$1,304/mo

Population

24,464

College Educated

56%

Homeownership

64.9%

Avg Commute

22.2 min

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Median Age

40.2

Community Profile

The community surrounding St Elizabeth Elementary School has a median household income of $77,643. It is a well-educated community where 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $257,400, with a median rent of $1,304/month. The local poverty rate of 6.5% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
ALEXANDER DONIPHAN ELEM. Liberty, MO 7.1
BERKELEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Berkeley, MO 7.1
BLEVINS ELEM. Eureka, MO 7.1
CLYDE HAMRICK ELEM. Imperial, MO 7.1
COVERDELL ELEM. St. Charles, MO 7.1
DELAWARE ELEM. Springfield, MO 7.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Elizabeth Elementary School

What grades does St Elizabeth Elementary School serve?

St Elizabeth Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Elizabeth Elementary School?

St Elizabeth Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Elizabeth Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Elizabeth Elementary School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Elizabeth Elementary School rank in MO?

St Elizabeth Elementary School is ranked #99 out of 399 private schools in MO.

What is St Elizabeth Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Elizabeth Elementary School has a composite rating of 7.1 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Elizabeth Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Elizabeth Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Elizabeth Elementary School a religious school?

St Elizabeth Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
81 Very Walkable
Transit Score
38 Some Transit
Bike Score
53 Bikeable
City Safety
High (6,241/100K)

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FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Kansas City). Data >1 year old.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
321
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.4 hours
Days Per Year
165 days
Setting
Large City
County
JACKSON
Data Year
2022–2023

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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