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Laurel Hills Elementary School

5401 Lane
Kansas City, MO 64133
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laurel Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Laurel Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Laurel Hills Elementary School's student population of 314 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
314 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Laurel Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Hills Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1633 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Laurel Hills Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Laurel Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Laurel Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Laurel Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Laurel Hills Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Laurel Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Laurel Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
47%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Laurel Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
22%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Laurel Hills Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Laurel Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Laurel Hills Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Laurel Hills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Laurel Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Laurel Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurel Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Laurel Hills Elementary School is ranked #1633 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Laurel Hills Elementary School?
314 students attend Laurel Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Laurel Hills Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Hills Elementary School?
Laurel Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Laurel Hills Elementary School offer ?
Laurel Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Laurel Hills Elementary School part of?
Laurel Hills Elementary School is part of Raytown C-2 School District.
In what neighborhood is Laurel Hills Elementary School located?
Laurel Hills Elementary School is located in the Little Blue Valley neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Little Blue Valley.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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