Sunset Valley Elementary

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Sunset Valley Elementary ranks 303 rd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sunset Valley Elementary is a public elementary school located in Lees Summit, Missouri, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 305 students. The school is part of the Lee's Summit R-VII School District, which is ranked 64 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sunset Valley Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 30-40% of Missouri elementary schools in recent years, with a current ranking of 303 out of 906 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests is generally above the state and district averages, particularly in Mathematics and Science. However, the school's performance on English Language Arts (ELA) tests is more mixed, with some grades performing above the district and state averages, while others are below. Sunset Valley has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 18.69% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, compared to higher rates at some nearby schools like Meadow Lane (53.91%) and Lee's Summit Elementary (58.56%).

The school's performance for its African American and white student populations is particularly noteworthy, indicating that the school is effectively serving these student groups. However, the school's performance for its economically disadvantaged students is an area of concern, ranking in the bottom 20% of Missouri elementary schools. Additionally, Sunset Valley has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.3% in 2022-2023 to 14.2% in 2023-2024, which the school should address. Overall, Sunset Valley Elementary appears to be a strong-performing school within the Lee's Summit R-VII district, but it should focus on supporting its economically disadvantaged students and addressing the challenge of chronic absenteeism.

Detail:

Public K-5

1850 SE Ranson Road
Lees Summit, MO 64082-8909

(816) 986-4240

District: Lee's Summit R-Vii

SchoolDigger Rank:
303^rd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,121

Students who attend Sunset Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	East Trails Middle School
High:	Lee's Summit Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 304

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.5%

African American:

12.5%

Hispanic:

10.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sunset Valley Elementary ranks better than 66.6% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 11^th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Lee's Summit R-Vii School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.89. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.5%), African American (12.5%), Hispanic (10.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunset Valley Elementary is 12.1, which is the 4^th best among 18 elementary schools in the Lee's Summit R-Vii School District. (See more...)

Compare Sunset Valley Elementary employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunset Valley Elementary is $15,121, which is the highest among 19 elementary schools in the Lee's Summit R-Vii School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunset Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunset Valley Elementary 303^rd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Sunset Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Lee's Summit R-Vii:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee's Summit R-Vii 64^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sunset Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sunset Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2011	59.02	461^st	1088	57.6%
2012	58.76	469^th	1085	56.8%
2013	69.74	288^th	1108	74.0%
2014	62.93	371^st	1089	65.9%
2015	74.21	232^nd	1058	78.1%
2016	71.58	237^th	865	72.6%
2017	74.98	229^th	1032	77.8%
2018	71.86	264^th	1045	74.7%
2019	74.69	215^th	1052	79.6%
2021	68.88	256^th	901	71.6%
2022	76.67	182^nd	908	80.0%
2023	65.81	298^th	898	66.8%
2024	64.89	303^rd	906	66.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunset Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	49.88	441^st	887	50.3%
2019	50.91	422^nd	907	53.5%
2024	25.21	513^th	625	17.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Sunset Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	74.31	38^th	243	84.4%
2019	82.59	22^nd	250	91.2%

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Rank History for White students at Sunset Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	70.24	228^th	898	74.6%
2019	73.34	194^th	917	78.8%
2021	76.45	133^rd	691	80.8%
2022	77.90	134^th	675	80.1%
2023	71.39	169^th	673	74.9%
2024	63.19	226^th	668	66.2%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Sunset Valley Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	417	45	7	7	1	n/a	n/a	477
2011	426	46	9	4	1	0	0	486
2012	399	48	5	10	1	0	0	463
2013	395	58	6	10	1	0	0	470
2014	390	70	8	12	1	0	0	481
2015	370	62	7	12	0	0	15	466
2016	368	72	9	11	0	0	14	474
2017	369	74	9	15	0	0	17	484
2018	354	70	7	12	0	0	24	467
2019	362	72	6	12	0	0	27	479
2020	321	68	4	13	1	0	32	439
2021	305	68	7	8	0	1	32	421
2022	255	57	13	31	0	0	29	385
2023	202	40	8	28	0	2	25	305
2024	199	38	10	32	0	2	23	304

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunset Valley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	477	25.5	18.6	8.4
2011	486	28.4	17.0	11.3
2012	463	26.7	17.2	12.1
2013	470	28.5	16.4	18.1
2014	481	30.6	15.6	16.8
2015	466	30.0	15.5	15.7
2016	474	30.0	15.8	14.8
2017	484	30.5	15.8	18.4
2018	467	28.5	16.3	24.6
2019	479	31.5	15.2	22.8
2020	439	31.2	14.0	19.8
2021	421	29.8	14.1	18.3
2022	385	29.5	13.0	15.8
2023	305	22.5	13.5	18.7
2024	304	25.0	12.1	20.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sunset Valley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	477	25.5	18.6	8.4
2011	486	28.4	17.0	11.3
2012	463	26.7	17.2	12.1
2013	470	28.5	16.4	18.1
2014	481	30.6	15.6	16.8
2015	466	30.0	15.5	15.7
2016	474	30.0	15.8	14.8
2017	484	30.5	15.8	18.4
2018	467	28.5	16.3	24.6
2019	479	31.5	15.2	22.8
2020	439	31.2	14.0	19.8
2021	421	29.8	14.1	18.3
2022	385	29.5	13.0	15.8
2023	305	22.5	13.5	18.7
2024	304	25.0	12.1	20.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunset Valley Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$752 (6.5%)	$10,742 (93.5%)	$11,494
2020	$413 (3.2%)	$12,418 (96.8%)	$12,830
2021	$933 (6.8%)	$12,764 (93.2%)	$13,696
2022	$947 (6.3%)	$14,174 (93.7%)	$15,120

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunset Valley Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 215^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 298^th of 898 Elementary schools	12.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunset Valley Elementary)	56.3	41	15.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee's Summit R-Vii)	60.8	53.9	6.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Valley Elementary)	57.8	42.9	14.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee's Summit R-Vii)	61	49.2	11.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Valley Elementary)	60.3	54.2	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lee's Summit R-Vii)	55.5	53.4	2.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Valley Elementary)	43.4	51	7.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lee's Summit R-Vii)	51.9	50.1	1.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Sunset Valley Elementary)	49.4	51	1.6%
5th Grade Science (Lee's Summit R-Vii)	58	48	10%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Valley Elementary)	73.4	55	18.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lee's Summit R-Vii)	60.4	58.8	1.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	41.6	0.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Valley Elementary)	65.8	50	15.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lee's Summit R-Vii)	62.6	48.9	13.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	39.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	479	305	36.3%
African American	72	40	44.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	8	33.3%
Hispanic	12	28	133.3%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	362	202	44.2%
Two or More Races	27	25	7.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.8%	18.7%	4.1%

Schools Near Sunset Valley Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sunset Valley Elementary	Public	K-5	1850 SE Ranson Road	Lees Summit	64082	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-4240	304	25	12.1	20.4%	199 (65.5%)	38 (12.5%)	32 (10.5%)	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	23 (7.6%)	64.9	303^rd of 906 public elementary schools	66.6%		65.8	298^th of 898 public elementary schools	66.8%	5		57.8	32.0	54.0	36.0	62.4		$15,121	$947	$14,174
Prairie View Elementary	Public	K-5	501 SE Todd George Rd	Lees Summit	64063	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 986-2280	601	44	13.7	37.8%	370 (61.6%)	87 (14.5%)	59 (9.8%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	73 (12.1%)	36.5	593^rd of 906 public elementary schools	34.5%		46.5	495^th of 898 public elementary schools	44.9%	98	26.9	41.2	15.5	31.7	29.1	54.8	32.6	$14,016	$832	$13,183
Greenwood Elementary	Public	K-5	805 W Main	Greenwood	64034	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-1320	326	24	13.8	14.4%	276 (84.7%)	10 (3.1%)	22 (6.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.2%)	72.5	230^th of 906 public elementary schools	74.6%		78.4	158^th of 898 public elementary schools	82.4%	72	46.9	57.3	51.7	42.7	57.0			$12,263	$278	$11,985
Woodland Elementary	Public	K-5	12709 S Smart Rd	Lees Summit	64086	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-2360	419	28	14.8	18.4%	342 (81.6%)	12 (2.9%)	27 (6.4%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.6%)	64	308^th of 906 public elementary schools	66.0%		74.2	195^th of 898 public elementary schools	78.3%	113	56.6	59.6	38.5	35.7	52.2		34.2	$12,024	$285	$11,740
Highland Park Elementary	Public	K-5	400 SE Millstone Ave	Lees Summit	64063	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-2250	444	32	13.8	8.8%	355 (80.0%)	21 (4.7%)	24 (5.4%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.3%)	87.4	82^nd of 906 public elementary schools	90.9%		90.7	56^th of 898 public elementary schools	93.8%	26	49.1	71.1	60.1	56.3	62.6	81.5	59.4	$13,059	$526	$12,534
Pleasant Lea Elementary	Public	K-5	700 W Persel	Lees Summit	64081	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-1230	333	26	12.6	31.2%	224 (67.3%)	34 (10.2%)	33 (9.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	39 (11.7%)	63.5	310^th of 906 public elementary schools	65.8%		61.9	335^th of 898 public elementary schools	62.7%	25	42.2	46.5	39.2	37.4	53.8	55.1	53.5	$12,967	$501	$12,466
Lee's Summit Elementary	Public	K-5	110 SE Green St	Lees Summit	64063	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 986-3340	217	20	10.9	59.4%	111 (51.2%)	57 (26.3%)	21 (9.7%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	22 (10.1%)	47	480^th of 906 public elementary schools	47.0%		39.4	573^rd of 898 public elementary schools	36.2%	93	38.4	15.9	30.4		46.0	42.0	52.7	$13,734	$375	$13,358
Trailridge Elementary	Public	K-5	3651 SW Windemere Dr	Lees Summit	64082	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-1290	430	27	15.7	22.8%	288 (67.0%)	52 (12.1%)	38 (8.8%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (10.5%)	64.9	302^nd of 906 public elementary schools	66.7%		83.6	117^th of 898 public elementary schools	87.0%	185	53.3	45.8	27.4	53.9	49.2	55.1	49.3	$11,917	$373	$11,544
Richardson Elementary	Public	K-5	800 NE Blackwell Rd	Lees Summit	64086	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-2220	432	36	12.0	18.1%	281 (65.0%)	54 (12.5%)	40 (9.3%)	12 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (10.4%)	67.5	278^th of 906 public elementary schools	69.3%		71.6	224^th of 898 public elementary schools	75.1%	54	49.9	49.2	55.7	53.1	34.6	53.0	49.2	$11,243	$264	$10,978
Great Beginnings Early Educational Center	Public	PK	905 NE Bluestem Dr	Lees Summit	64086	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-2460	284	25	11.4	23.2%	151 (53.2%)	56 (19.7%)	41 (14.4%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	29 (10.2%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset Valley Elementary

What schools do graduates of Sunset Valley Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sunset Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Trails Middle School
High : Lee's Summit Senior High

How many students attend Sunset Valley Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 304 students attended Sunset Valley Elementary.

Is Sunset Valley Elementary a good school?

Sunset Valley Elementary ranks 303^rd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sunset Valley Elementary?

Students at Sunset Valley Elementary are 65% White, 13% African American, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Sunset Valley Elementary in?

Lee's Summit R-Vii

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