Is Glendale Elementary a good school?

Glendale Elementary ranks 401 st of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Glendale Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 391 students attended Glendale Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Glendale Elementary?

Students at Glendale Elementary are 54% White, 19% Hispanic, 17% African American, 9% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Glendale Elementary attend?

Students who attend Glendale Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Bridger Middle

Glendale Elementary

Summary:

Glendale Elementary is a public elementary school located in Independence, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 458 students. The school is part of the Independence 30 School District, which is ranked 236 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Glendale Elementary consistently outperforms the Independence 30 district and the state of Missouri in various MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) test scores, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Glendale Elementary's 3rd-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 48.7%, compared to 35.7% for the district and 40.8% for the state. The school also performs well in the 5th-grade Science assessment, with a 33.7% proficiency rate in 2023-2024, compared to 35.2% for the district and 40.8% for the state. Glendale Elementary has a strong performance among specific student subgroups, such as White students and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) students, ranking 199 out of 668 and 116 out of 625 Missouri elementary schools, respectively, with a 4-star rating.

However, Glendale Elementary has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.8% to 33.9% over the past few years, which is an area of concern. While Glendale Elementary generally outperforms the nearby schools within the Independence 30 district, William Yates Elementary, which is in the neighboring Blue Springs R-IV district, consistently outperforms Glendale Elementary and the other nearby schools in the Independence 30 district. Additionally, Glendale Elementary's per-student spending, while increasing over the years, is still below the spending levels of some of the higher-performing nearby schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2611 S Lee's Summit Rd
Independence, MO 64055-1940

(816) 521-5510

District: Independence 30

SchoolDigger Rank:
401^st of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,625

Students who attend Glendale Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Bridger Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 391

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.7%

Hispanic:

18.9%

African American:

16.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Glendale Elementary ranks better than 55.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 4^th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Independence 30 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.6. (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 Student population at Glendale Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.7%), Hispanic (18.9%), African American (16.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glendale Elementary is 13.5, which is the 7^th best among 19 elementary schools in the Independence 30 School District. (See more...)

Compare Glendale Elementary employs 28.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glendale Elementary is $11,625. 18 elementary schools in the Independence 30 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Glendale Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Glendale Elementary 401^st of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Glendale Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Independence 30:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence 30 236^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Glendale Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Glendale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	54.87	473^rd	1074	56.0%
2007	53.24	514^th	1080	52.4%
2008	45.23	661^st	1084	39.0%
2009	54.35	494^th	1053	53.1%
2010	40.08	727^th	1066	31.8%
2011	38.21	770^th	1088	29.2%
2012	28.08	896^th	1085	17.4%
2013	21.18	966^th	1108	12.8%
2014	42.15	706^th	1089	35.2%
2015	45.20	631^st	1058	40.4%
2016	48.52	482^nd	865	44.3%
2017	47.13	573^rd	1032	44.5%
2018	46.41	565^th	1045	45.9%
2019	39.98	656^th	1052	37.6%
2021	54.97	408^th	901	54.7%
2022	46.12	495^th	908	45.5%
2023	57.28	382^nd	898	57.5%
2024	54.60	401^st	906	55.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Glendale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	54.83	370^th	887	58.3%
2019	43.34	546^th	907	39.8%
2021	68.25	108^th	574	81.2%
2022	58.24	170^th	532	68.0%
2024	70.35	116^th	625	81.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Glendale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	76.52	35^th	243	85.6%
2019	52.42	106^th	250	57.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Glendale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	46.56	54^th	105	48.6%

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Rank History for White students at Glendale Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	45.44	490^th	898	45.4%
2019	39.93	563^rd	917	38.6%
2021	47.38	353^rd	691	48.9%
2022	50.26	329^th	675	51.3%
2024	67.40	199^th	668	70.2%

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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 Glendale Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	587	587
1992	573	4	7	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	595
1993	525	12	14	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	564
1994	555	8	16	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	597
1995	599	10	19	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	645
1996	599	10	19	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	645
1997	600	15	25	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	658
1998	569	13	19	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	616
1999	506	14	18	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	559
2000	460	19	16	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	511
2001	397	12	11	17	6	n/a	n/a	0	443
2002	433	18	16	24	3	n/a	n/a	0	494
2003	433	18	16	24	3	n/a	n/a	0	494
2004	460	26	11	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	528
2005	424	27	10	36	3	n/a	n/a	0	500
2006	405	27	12	43	4	n/a	n/a	0	491
2007	395	42	11	33	4	n/a	n/a	0	485
2008	382	58	15	39	4	n/a	n/a	0	498
2009	369	66	14	42	3	n/a	n/a	0	494
2010	353	76	14	41	1	n/a	n/a	0	485
2011	357	69	9	44	0	1	4	0	484
2012	321	62	5	50	1	2	24	0	465
2013	332	60	5	57	4	4	31	0	493
2014	321	57	3	53	5	5	38	0	482
2015	281	65	4	53	5	8	41	0	457
2016	285	72	4	65	4	9	57	0	496
2017	278	77	3	69	10	7	48	0	492
2018	282	64	6	62	5	4	52	0	475
2019	281	60	5	59	7	1	44	0	457
2020	255	64	2	60	5	2	38	0	426
2021	238	57	2	53	5	1	48	0	404
2022	249	80	2	64	1	2	39	0	437
2023	237	97	2	75	1	2	44	0	458
2024	210	66	1	74	1	4	35	0	391

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 Glendale Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	587	26.4	22.2	n/a
1992	595	27.0	22.0	14.8
1993	564	27.9	20.2	24.1
1994	597	29.7	20.1	19.8
1995	645	30.1	21.4	26.2
1996	645	30.1	21.4	26.2
1997	658	32.6	20.2	25.8
1998	616	33.2	18.6	24.2
1999	559	31.8	17.6	0
2000	511	32.5	15.7	40.5
2001	443	27.0	16.4	37.7
2002	494	29.7	16.6	37
2003	494	29.7	16.6	37
2004	528	29.3	18.0	32
2005	500	32.7	15.3	38.2
2006	491	33.0	14.9	46
2007	485	31.9	15.2	44.7
2008	498	27.3	18.2	49
2009	494	29.2	16.9	51.4
2010	485	30.6	15.8	55.1
2011	484	25.0	19.3	56.8
2012	465	24.4	19.0	61.5
2013	493	24.3	20.2	60
2014	482	25.5	18.9	61.6
2015	457	26.0	17.5	67.6
2016	496	30.0	16.5	65.1
2017	492	26.7	18.3	61.2
2018	475	29.8	15.9	64.8
2019	457	28.7	15.8	61.9
2020	426	28.5	14.9	66.9
2021	404	27.3	14.7	65.8
2022	437	29.6	14.7	61.6
2023	458	28.4	16.1	69.2
2024	391	28.8	13.5	73.1

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 Glendale Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	587	26.4	22.2	n/a
1992	595	27.0	22.0	14.8
1993	564	27.9	20.2	24.1
1994	597	29.7	20.1	19.8
1995	645	30.1	21.4	26.2
1996	645	30.1	21.4	26.2
1997	658	32.6	20.2	25.8
1998	616	33.2	18.6	24.2
1999	559	31.8	17.6	0
2000	511	32.5	15.7	40.5
2001	443	27.0	16.4	37.7
2002	494	29.7	16.6	37
2003	494	29.7	16.6	37
2004	528	29.3	18.0	32
2005	500	32.7	15.3	38.2
2006	491	33.0	14.9	46
2007	485	31.9	15.2	44.7
2008	498	27.3	18.2	49
2009	494	29.2	16.9	51.4
2010	485	30.6	15.8	55.1
2011	484	25.0	19.3	56.8
2012	465	24.4	19.0	61.5
2013	493	24.3	20.2	60
2014	482	25.5	18.9	61.6
2015	457	26.0	17.5	67.6
2016	496	30.0	16.5	65.1
2017	492	26.7	18.3	61.2
2018	475	29.8	15.9	64.8
2019	457	28.7	15.8	61.9
2020	426	28.5	14.9	66.9
2021	404	27.3	14.7	65.8
2022	437	29.6	14.7	61.6
2023	458	28.4	16.1	69.2
2024	391	28.8	13.5	73.1

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 Glendale Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,420 (14.0%)	$8,733 (86.0%)	$10,153
2020	$1,132 (11.1%)	$9,085 (88.9%)	$10,217
2021	$1,397 (13.5%)	$8,953 (86.5%)	$10,350
2022	$2,525 (21.7%)	$9,100 (78.3%)	$11,625

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Glendale Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 656^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 382^nd of 898 Elementary schools	19.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Glendale Elementary)	36.2	36.5	0.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Independence 30)	38.5	28.3	10.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Glendale Elementary)	54.4	49.2	5.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Independence 30)	44	36.4	7.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Glendale Elementary)	22.5	37.3	14.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Independence 30)	43.3	30.1	13.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Glendale Elementary)	40	42.6	2.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Independence 30)	47.1	38.1	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Glendale Elementary)	30	44.7	14.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Independence 30)	37.2	35.6	1.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Glendale Elementary)	43.4	44.6	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Independence 30)	42.4	38.1	4.3%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Glendale Elementary)	51.4	53.6	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Independence 30)	46.6	39.5	7.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	457	458	0.2%
African American	60	97	61.7%
American Indian	7	1	85.7%
Asian	5	2	60%
Hispanic	59	75	27.1%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	281	237	15.7%
Two or More Races	44	44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.9%	69.2%	7.3%

Schools Near Glendale 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
Glendale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2611 S Lee's Summit Rd	Independence	64055	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5510	391	29	13.5	73.1%	210 (53.7%)	66 (16.9%)	74 (18.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	35 (9.0%)	54.6	401^st of 906 public elementary schools	55.7%		57.3	382^nd of 898 public elementary schools	57.5%	19	48.7	43.4	43.9	33.7	39.6		40.5	$11,625	$2,525	$9,100
Hanthorn Early Education	Public	PK	1511 Kings Hwy	Independence	64055	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	No	(816) 521-5485	8	11	.7		4 (50.0%)	2 (25.0%)	2 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Blackburn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17302 E R D Mize Rd	Independence	64057	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5395	365	28	13.1	46.8%	214 (58.6%)	50 (13.7%)	59 (16.2%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	35 (9.6%)	57	379^th of 906 public elementary schools	58.2%		53	419^th of 898 public elementary schools	53.3%	40	46.8	54.5	36.1	37.8	40.8		43.0	$11,968	$2,436	$9,532
Thomas Hart Benton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	429 S Leslie	Independence	64050	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5390	397	26	15.5	88.4%	191 (48.1%)	79 (19.9%)	90 (22.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.1%)	42.1	540^th of 906 public elementary schools	40.4%		49.5	466^th of 898 public elementary schools	48.1%	74	34.6	32.6	36.9	40.7	29.2	36.7	46.2	$11,974	$2,784	$9,190
William Yates Elementary	Public	K-5	3600 Davidson Rd	Independence	64055	Jackson County	Blue Springs R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 874-3740	447	34	13.3	46.3%	218 (48.8%)	78 (17.4%)	77 (17.2%)	9 (2.0%)	3 (0.7%)	9 (2.0%)	53 (11.9%)	94.5	28^th of 906 public elementary schools	96.9%		94.5	27^th of 898 public elementary schools	97.0%	1	73.8	89.5		71.2	54.9	89.1		$12,829	$929	$11,901
Sycamore Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	15208 E 39th St S	Independence	64055	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5465	537	31	17.2	58.1%	283 (52.7%)	44 (8.2%)	146 (27.2%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	9 (1.7%)	49 (9.1%)	52.1	431^st of 906 public elementary schools	52.4%		60.2	354^th of 898 public elementary schools	60.6%	77	42.0	30.6	42.4	48.7	39.3	32.5	51.6	$11,058	$2,128	$8,929
Santa Fe Trail Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 S Windsor St	Independence	64055	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5450	356	24	14.9	72.2%	198 (55.6%)	40 (11.2%)	75 (21.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	35 (9.8%)	45.6	502^nd of 906 public elementary schools	44.6%		28.2	680^th of 898 public elementary schools	24.3%	178	38.6	45.5		41.8	37.4	36.9	30.9	$12,723	$2,310	$10,413
William Southern Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4300 S Phelps Rd	Independence	64055	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5475	452	26	17.6	75.4%	176 (38.9%)	143 (31.6%)	76 (16.8%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	46 (10.2%)	51.5	438^th of 906 public elementary schools	51.7%		45.2	506^th of 898 public elementary schools	43.7%	68	44.0	35.0	38.7	55.1	30.8	45.0	40.2	$13,108	$3,715	$9,393
John W. Luff Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 S Delaware Ave	Independence	64055	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5415	343	24	14.2	69.4%	156 (45.5%)	48 (14.0%)	92 (26.8%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.3%)	35 (10.2%)	61.4	332^nd of 906 public elementary schools	63.4%		60.7	346^th of 898 public elementary schools	61.5%	14	54.5	33.8		52.0	43.6	49.9	45.8	$12,684	$2,115	$10,569
Procter Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1403 W Linden Ave	Independence	64052	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5440	200	16	12.6	85.0%	96 (48.0%)	32 (16.0%)	47 (23.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	20 (10.0%)	20.3	731^st of 906 public elementary schools	19.3%		23.6	713^th of 898 public elementary schools	20.6%	18	28.1	25.8	21.5	18.0	27.9		17.9	$13,578	$2,860	$10,718

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Glendale Elementary

Student/Teacher Ratio Glendale Elementary

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Impact of COVID-19 on Glendale Elementary

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Schools Near Glendale Elementary