Leawood Elementary

Summary:

Leawood Elementary is a public elementary school located in Leawood, Kansas, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 567 students. The school is part of the highly-ranked Blue Valley School District, which is ranked 2nd out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Leawood Elementary has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, ranking in the top 10% of Leawood Elementary students consistently outperform the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 66.54% of Leawood Elementary students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 57.84% in the Blue Valley district and 33.55% statewide. The school also has consistently high rankings for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, special education students, and disabled students.

While Leawood Elementary is a highly successful and top-performing school, it serves a relatively affluent student population, with a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 3.35% to 5.64% over the past few years. This suggests the school may face challenges in ensuring equity and access for students from lower-income families. However, the school's favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.8 to 18.5 students per teacher, indicates it is able to provide more individualized attention and support for its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2400 W. 123rd St.
       Leawood, KS  66209


(913) 239-6600

District: Blue Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,043 Help


Students who attend Leawood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Leawood Middle
High:    Blue Valley North High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  556

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.0%
Hispanic:
6.3%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Leawood Elementary ranks better than 93% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 8th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Blue Valley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84%), Hispanic (6.3%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leawood Elementary is 15.3. 16 elementary schools in the Blue Valley School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leawood Elementary is $9,043. 17 elementary schools in the Blue Valley School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Leawood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Leawood Elementary 46th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Leawood Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Blue Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Valley 2nd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Leawood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Leawood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.49 36th 585 93.8%
2007 76.70 101st 600 83.2%
2008 72.96 151st 614 75.4%
2009 79.58 42nd 621 93.2%
2010 79.93 54th 630 91.4%
2011 78.97 58th 631 90.8%
2012 70.16 189th 660 71.4%
2013 79.00 74th 668 88.9%
2015 89.69 28th 678 95.9%
2016 92.80 24th 656 96.3%
2017 94.38 12th 659 98.2%
2018 84.59 70th 656 89.3%
2019 86.39 54th 667 91.9%
2021 84.81 69th 670 89.7%
2022 87.77 56th 668 91.6%
2023 89.46 47th 660 92.9%
2024 89.44 46th 653 93.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Leawood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.76 24th 193 87.6%
2021 86.14 8th 214 96.3%
2023 70.44 53rd 296 82.1%
2024 65.94 79th 306 74.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Leawood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.00 60th 574 89.5%
2019 82.51 72nd 591 87.8%
2021 86.99 49th 591 91.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Leawood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.76 24th 193 87.6%
2021 86.14 8th 214 96.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Leawood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.41 77th 575 86.6%
2019 87.54 49th 586 91.6%
2021 77.99 101st 605 83.3%
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Rank History for White students at Leawood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.72 68th 574 88.2%
2019 82.17 65th 592 89.0%
2021 78.99 87th 587 85.2%
2022 83.19 58th 596 90.3%
2023 85.84 45th 584 92.3%
2024 84.58 56th 579 90.3%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of 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.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, April 18, 2009

Open Quote The staff and faculty are top notch. My child has an IEP and he thrives in this environment! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Leawood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 567 7 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1989 585 5 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1990 452 4 10 5 9 n/a n/a 0 480
1991 426 3 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1992 459 6 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1993 460 9 19 1 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1994 468 4 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1995 436 7 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1996 436 7 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1997 421 4 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1998 444 3 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1999 411 2 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2000 371 4 17 5 1 n/a n/a 0 398
2001 353 7 13 6 1 n/a n/a 0 380
2002 411 12 19 3 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2003 411 12 19 3 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2004 407 11 25 5 0 n/a n/a 2 450
2005 404 11 15 9 0 n/a n/a 13 452
2006 401 11 20 5 0 n/a n/a 22 459
2007 424 16 20 10 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2008 423 16 23 11 1 n/a n/a 0 474
2009 438 17 21 9 1 n/a n/a 0 486
2010 442 9 18 14 1 0 16 0 500
2011 413 14 23 17 1 0 19 0 487
2012 389 12 24 39 1 0 19 0 484
2013 408 8 26 38 1 0 16 0 497
2014 374 6 24 36 1 0 17 0 458
2015 368 7 15 27 5 0 21 0 443
2016 404 4 11 35 5 0 28 0 487
2017 412 7 13 33 5 0 22 0 492
2018 437 10 17 26 5 0 25 0 520
2019 438 13 17 24 4 0 24 0 520
2020 466 8 17 28 4 0 28 0 551
2021 466 7 18 27 0 0 26 0 544
2022 487 11 13 30 0 0 27 0 568
2023 473 10 14 39 0 0 31 0 567
2024 467 9 15 35 2 0 28 0 556

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 Leawood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 585 30.0 19.5 0
1989 605 32.0 18.9 n/a
1990 480 29.4 16.3 0
1991 445 27.9 15.9 n/a
1992 478 28.5 16.7 n/a
1993 489 28.6 17.1 0
1994 487 29.5 16.5 0.2
1995 451 26.7 16.9 0.2
1996 451 26.7 16.9 0.2
1997 437 28.6 15.3 0.5
1998 455 28.6 15.9 0
1999 427 26.8 15.9 0
2000 398 27.5 14.5 0
2001 380 26.1 14.6 0.3
2002 445 28.4 15.7 0.9
2003 445 28.4 15.7 0.9
2004 450 28.6 15.7 0.9
2005 452 28.4 15.9 2.3
2006 459 30.6 15.0 2.7
2007 470 34.8 13.5 2.6
2008 474 32.0 14.8 2.1
2009 486 32.7 14.9 4.3
2010 500 31.8 15.7 2.8
2011 487 29.3 16.6 5.1
2012 484 37.1 13.0 5.4
2013 497 32.0 15.5 5
2014 458 30.4 15.0 5.7
2015 443 28.0 15.8 4.5
2016 487 33.0 14.7 4.7
2017 492 30.8 15.9 4.1
2018 520 32.3 16.0 4.4
2019 520 33.5 15.5 4.2
2020 551 34.0 16.2 2.9
2021 544 29.4 18.5 3.5
2022 568 35.3 16.0 3.3
2023 567 35.7 15.8 5.6
2024 556 36.2 15.3 6.3

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 Leawood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 585 30.0 19.5 0
1989 605 32.0 18.9 n/a
1990 480 29.4 16.3 0
1991 445 27.9 15.9 n/a
1992 478 28.5 16.7 n/a
1993 489 28.6 17.1 0
1994 487 29.5 16.5 0.2
1995 451 26.7 16.9 0.2
1996 451 26.7 16.9 0.2
1997 437 28.6 15.3 0.5
1998 455 28.6 15.9 0
1999 427 26.8 15.9 0
2000 398 27.5 14.5 0
2001 380 26.1 14.6 0.3
2002 445 28.4 15.7 0.9
2003 445 28.4 15.7 0.9
2004 450 28.6 15.7 0.9
2005 452 28.4 15.9 2.3
2006 459 30.6 15.0 2.7
2007 470 34.8 13.5 2.6
2008 474 32.0 14.8 2.1
2009 486 32.7 14.9 4.3
2010 500 31.8 15.7 2.8
2011 487 29.3 16.6 5.1
2012 484 37.1 13.0 5.4
2013 497 32.0 15.5 5
2014 458 30.4 15.0 5.7
2015 443 28.0 15.8 4.5
2016 487 33.0 14.7 4.7
2017 492 30.8 15.9 4.1
2018 520 32.3 16.0 4.4
2019 520 33.5 15.5 4.2
2020 551 34.0 16.2 2.9
2021 544 29.4 18.5 3.5
2022 568 35.3 16.0 3.3
2023 567 35.7 15.8 5.6
2024 556 36.2 15.3 6.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Leawood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $142 (1.6%) $8,901 (98.4%) $9,043

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Leawood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 54th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 47th of 660 Elementary schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Leawood Elementary)6371.3
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blue Valley)67.762.1
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Leawood Elementary)68.585.1
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Blue Valley)73.574.6
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Leawood Elementary)57.571.1
 13.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Valley)77.268.3
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Leawood Elementary)45.250.5
 5.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Blue Valley)61.961.7
 0.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Leawood Elementary)7559.6
 15.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Valley)74.965.4
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Leawood Elementary)61.347.1
 14.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Blue Valley)56.656
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Leawood Elementary)76.366.3
 9.9%
   5th Grade Science (Blue Valley)68.364.2
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students520567
 9%
African American1310
 23.1%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian1714
 17.6%
Hispanic2439
 62.5%
Pacific Islander00
White438473
 8%
Two or More Races2431
 29.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.2%5.6%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Leawood Elementary

Students who attend Leawood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Leawood Middle
High : Blue Valley North High

Students at Leawood Elementary are 84% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

Yes. Leawood Elementary ranks in the top 7.0% of Kansas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 556 students attended Leawood Elementary.


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