Lens

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Lens ranks 255 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lens Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kearney, Missouri, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 134 students. The school is part of the Kearney R-I School District, which is ranked 27th out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lens Elementary stands out from nearby schools in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.3%) compared to other schools in the area, which range from 69.32% to 90.99% white students. Academically, Lens has consistently outperformed the Kearney R-I district and the state of Missouri in various MAP test scores, with 83.4% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts in the 2020-2021 school year, compared to the district's 63.9% and the state's 41.8%. Lens has also been ranked among the top elementary schools in Missouri, reaching as high as 7th out of 901 schools in the 2020-2021 school year, a significant achievement compared to the rankings of nearby schools like Kearney Elementary and Cornerstone Elementary.

While Lens stands out for its academic excellence, the school's racial homogeneity and the socioeconomic disparities observed among nearby schools in the Kearney area raise questions about the diversity and inclusiveness of the educational environment. The significant differences in free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 9.38% to 22.39% at Lens compared to 33.33% at Kearney Elementary and 47.06% at Cornerstone Elementary, suggest potential equity concerns that warrant further analysis and consideration.

Detail:

Public 3-5

2215 South Campus Drive
Kearney, MO 64060-9403

(816) 628-4798

District: Kearney R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
255^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,064

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 134

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.3%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lens ranks better than 71.6% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Kearney R-I School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.17. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Lens has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Kearney R-I School District. Racial makeup is: White (90.3%), Hispanic (5.2%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lens is 16.5, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Kearney R-I School District! (See more...)

Compare Lens employs 8.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lens is $8,064, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Kearney R-I School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lens:

SchoolDigger ranks Lens 255^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Lens in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Kearney R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Kearney R-I 27^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lens

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Rank History for all students at Lens

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	97.65	7^th	901	99.2%
2022	83.48	124^th	908	86.3%
2023	69.17	255^th	898	71.6%

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Rank History for White students at Lens

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	95.42	12^th	691	98.3%
2022	76.27	144^th	675	78.7%
2023	57.56	272^nd	673	59.6%

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

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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 Lens

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	63	0	0	0	1	64
2022	122	1	5	1	4	133
2023	121	2	7	1	3	134

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 Lens

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	64	3.6	17.5	9.4
2022	133	7.5	17.6	18.8
2023	134	8.1	16.5	22.4

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 Lens

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	64	3.6	17.5	9.4
2022	133	7.5	17.6	18.8
2023	134	8.1	16.5	22.4

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 Lens

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$188 (2.5%)	$7,252 (97.5%)	$7,440
2021	$108 (1.4%)	$7,476 (98.6%)	$7,585
2022	$112 (1.4%)	$7,952 (98.6%)	$8,064

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Schools Near Lens

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
Lens	Public	3-5	2215 South Campus Drive	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 628-4798	134	8	16.5	22.4%	121 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.2%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	69.2	255^th of 898 public elementary schools	71.6%		83.5	124^th of 908 public elementary schools	86.3%	131	40.9	48.9			47.7		72.1	$8,064	$112	$7,952
Southview Elementary	Public	K-5	7 S Campus Dr	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 628-4652	477	30	15.8	15.7%	434 (91.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.4%)	82.9	120^th of 898 public elementary schools	86.6%		85.2	103^rd of 908 public elementary schools	88.7%	17	48.1	58.1		68.2	53.2	67.5	71.2	$10,172	$273	$9,900
Hawthorne Elementary	Public	K-5	1815 S Jefferson	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 628-4114	254	18	14.1	16.9%	231 (90.9%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.3%)	86.4	91^st of 898 public elementary schools	89.9%		82.6	131^st of 908 public elementary schools	85.6%	40	69.8	56.0	54.6		72.1			$11,758	$332	$11,425
Kearney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	902 S Jefferson	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 628-4113	267	22	12.0	33.3%	231 (86.5%)	3 (1.1%)	19 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.9%)	65.3	300^th of 898 public elementary schools	66.6%		70.9	232^nd of 908 public elementary schools	74.4%	68	43.2	55.3	43.9	41.5	52.3		46.3	$12,453	$405	$12,048
Dogwood Elementary	Public	K-5	1400 Cedar Wood Pkwy	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 903-1400	465	32	14.6	19.4%	409 (88.0%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.4%)	69.7	246^th of 898 public elementary schools	72.6%		61.9	342^nd of 908 public elementary schools	62.3%	96	38.3	57.0	35.9	56.5	45.0	61.1	57.6	$9,949	$300	$9,649
Cornerstone Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 Wornall Road	Excelsior Springs	64024	Clay County	Excelsior Springs 40	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 630-9260	476	34	14.2	47.1%	393 (82.6%)	16 (3.4%)	33 (6.9%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (6.1%)	51.2	444^th of 898 public elementary schools	50.6%		37.7	572^nd of 908 public elementary schools	37.0%	128	40.5	55.6	31.0	31.0	42.0	48.7	39.3	$11,880	$483	$11,397
Lewis Elementary	Public	K-5	500 N Jesse James Road	Excelsior Springs	64024	Clay County	Excelsior Springs 40	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 630-9290	425	30	14.2	61.6%	363 (85.4%)	7 (1.6%)	33 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.7%)	32.4	638^th of 898 public elementary schools	29.0%		46.2	493^rd of 908 public elementary schools	45.7%	145	21.5	40.3	21.6	29.6	27.5	41.8	35.6	$12,404	$1,077	$11,328
Warren Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	1251 Camille St	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5630	603	41	14.8	20.4%	418 (69.3%)	51 (8.5%)	62 (10.3%)	28 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.3%)	63.3	318^th of 898 public elementary schools	64.6%		72.8	213^th of 908 public elementary schools	76.5%	105	42.8	47.0	35.1	43.6	54.2	45.1	59.8	$11,164	$63	$11,101
Lewis And Clark Elementary	Public	K-5	1407 Nashua Rd	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5430	558	37	15.0	15.4%	456 (81.7%)	19 (3.4%)	29 (5.2%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.1%)	74.1	199^th of 898 public elementary schools	77.8%		89.7	65^th of 908 public elementary schools	92.8%	134	26.9	69.1	69.6	67.0	40.4			$11,171	$317	$10,854
Lillian Schumacher Elementary	Public	K-5	425 Claywoods Pkwy	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 736-5490	475	38	12.5	33.5%	339 (71.4%)	42 (8.8%)	44 (9.3%)	11 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.3%)	32 (6.7%)	62.6	323^rd of 898 public elementary schools	64.0%		60.2	360^th of 908 public elementary schools	60.4%	37	50.7	39.5	35.2	39.7	68.0	52.6	46.6	$11,922	$374	$11,548

Frequently Asked Questions about Lens

What is the racial makeup of Lens?

Students at Lens are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Lens?

In the 2022-23 school year, 134 students attended Lens.

Is Lens a good school?

Lens ranks 255^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Lens in?

Kearney R-I

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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