Mason Elementary

Summary:

Mason Elementary is a public elementary school located in Lees Summit, Missouri, serving 485 students in grades K-5 and part of the highly-ranked Lee's Summit R-VII school district.

Mason Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Missouri, with students outperforming state and district averages in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science. For example, in 2022-2023, 59% of 3rd graders, 67.9% of 4th graders, and 53.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 41.1%, 43.8%, and 39.1%, respectively. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 78.97% of students identifying as White, and a low percentage of economically disadvantaged students at 9.28%, significantly lower than nearby schools like Prairie View Elementary and Highland Park Elementary.

Despite spending less per student ($10,710) than some nearby schools, Mason Elementary is able to achieve exceptional academic results, suggesting the school effectively allocates its resources and implements cost-effective strategies to support student learning. This high level of performance has been maintained over the years, but the school's relative homogeneity and socioeconomic disparity compared to the surrounding area warrant further exploration to ensure the school is meeting the needs of all students in the community.


Detail:

Public K-5

 27600 Colbern Rd
       Lees Summit, MO  64086-8424


(816) 986-2330

District: Lee's Summit R-Vii

SchoolDigger Rank:
116th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,710 Help


Students who attend Mason Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bernard C. Campbell Middle
High:    Lee's Summit North High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  485

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.0%
African American:
7.8%
Hispanic:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mason Elementary ranks better than 87.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 5th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Lee's Summit R-Vii School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.79. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79%), African American (7.8%), Hispanic (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mason Elementary is 16.4. 16 elementary schools in the Lee's Summit R-Vii School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mason Elementary is $10,710, which is the lowest among 18 elementary schools in the Lee's Summit R-Vii School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mason Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mason Elementary 116th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Mason Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lee's Summit R-Vii:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee's Summit R-Vii 43rd of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mason Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mason Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.48 106th 1074 90.1%
2007 86.13 71st 1080 93.4%
2008 82.48 105th 1084 90.3%
2009 90.87 47th 1053 95.5%
2010 94.26 18th 1066 98.3%
2011 89.83 44th 1088 96.0%
2012 81.12 131st 1085 87.9%
2013 79.34 152nd 1108 86.3%
2014 75.51 204th 1089 81.3%
2015 84.33 127th 1058 88.0%
2016 89.29 60th 865 93.1%
2017 89.41 55th 1032 94.7%
2018 92.56 31st 1045 97.0%
2019 87.30 81st 1052 92.3%
2021 78.15 160th 901 82.2%
2022 84.28 111th 908 87.8%
2023 83.79 116th 898 87.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mason Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.50 185th 907 79.6%
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Rank History for White students at Mason Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.48 52nd 898 94.2%
2019 83.38 97th 917 89.4%
2021 74.09 153rd 691 77.9%
2022 81.57 101st 675 85.0%
2023 80.82 106th 673 84.2%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Mason 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 400 400
1992 387 3 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1993 388 3 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1994 392 3 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1995 408 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1996 408 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1997 398 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1998 401 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1999 397 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2000 365 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2001 336 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2002 315 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2003 315 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2004 316 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2005 327 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2006 347 6 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 358
2007 329 7 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 346
2008 300 30 6 3 2 n/a n/a 0 341
2009 325 14 5 6 3 n/a n/a 0 353
2010 321 11 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 345
2011 345 9 7 6 1 0 0 0 368
2012 321 14 8 8 2 0 0 0 353
2013 326 15 10 17 2 0 0 0 370
2014 321 14 10 14 1 0 0 0 360
2015 368 12 8 11 0 0 13 0 412
2016 393 14 8 14 0 0 18 0 447
2017 403 15 11 11 0 0 19 0 459
2018 409 21 13 11 0 0 18 0 472
2019 424 30 8 10 0 0 18 0 490
2020 417 37 8 7 0 0 22 0 491
2021 422 38 8 3 0 0 27 0 498
2022 423 32 9 35 0 0 32 0 531
2023 383 38 6 32 0 1 25 0 485

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 Mason Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 400 21.4 18.6 11.3
1992 397 22.8 17.4 10.1
1993 399 22.7 17.6 14.5
1994 401 22.0 18.2 11.5
1995 411 23.2 17.7 10
1996 411 23.2 17.7 10
1997 399 25.5 15.6 8.3
1998 407 24.8 16.4 9.6
1999 401 24.6 16.3 9
2000 368 22.9 16.1 6
2001 337 23.1 14.6 9.5
2002 318 20.4 15.6 6
2003 318 20.4 15.6 6
2004 318 20.4 15.6 7.5
2005 332 20.3 16.4 6.6
2006 358 21.9 16.3 10.6
2007 346 20.9 16.6 8.4
2008 341 23.5 14.5 7.3
2009 353 22.4 15.7 6.8
2010 345 20.5 16.8 9
2011 368 19.6 18.7 9
2012 353 19.9 17.7 16.4
2013 370 19.9 18.5 17
2014 360 21.0 17.1 14.4
2015 412 26.0 15.8 15.8
2016 447 27.0 16.5 14.3
2017 459 27.9 16.4 13.1
2018 472 28.9 16.3 15.3
2019 490 30.0 16.3 14.9
2020 491 30.2 16.2 14.7
2021 498 31.0 16.0 12.4
2022 531 30.2 17.5 8.7
2023 485 29.5 16.4 9.3

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 Mason Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 400 21.4 18.6 11.3
1992 397 22.8 17.4 10.1
1993 399 22.7 17.6 14.5
1994 401 22.0 18.2 11.5
1995 411 23.2 17.7 10
1996 411 23.2 17.7 10
1997 399 25.5 15.6 8.3
1998 407 24.8 16.4 9.6
1999 401 24.6 16.3 9
2000 368 22.9 16.1 6
2001 337 23.1 14.6 9.5
2002 318 20.4 15.6 6
2003 318 20.4 15.6 6
2004 318 20.4 15.6 7.5
2005 332 20.3 16.4 6.6
2006 358 21.9 16.3 10.6
2007 346 20.9 16.6 8.4
2008 341 23.5 14.5 7.3
2009 353 22.4 15.7 6.8
2010 345 20.5 16.8 9
2011 368 19.6 18.7 9
2012 353 19.9 17.7 16.4
2013 370 19.9 18.5 17
2014 360 21.0 17.1 14.4
2015 412 26.0 15.8 15.8
2016 447 27.0 16.5 14.3
2017 459 27.9 16.4 13.1
2018 472 28.9 16.3 15.3
2019 490 30.0 16.3 14.9
2020 491 30.2 16.2 14.7
2021 498 31.0 16.0 12.4
2022 531 30.2 17.5 8.7
2023 485 29.5 16.4 9.3

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 Mason Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $364 (3.7%) $9,383 (96.3%) $9,747
2020 $264 (2.7%) $9,600 (97.3%) $9,864
2021 $260 (2.3%) $10,855 (97.7%) $11,114
2022 $279 (2.6%) $10,431 (97.4%) $10,710

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mason Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 81st of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 116th of 898 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mason Elementary)5559
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee's Summit R-Vii)60.853.9
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mason Elementary)6251.8
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee's Summit R-Vii)6149.2
 11.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mason Elementary)67.167.9
 0.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lee's Summit R-Vii)55.553.4
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mason Elementary)65.870.4
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lee's Summit R-Vii)58.756.6
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mason Elementary)7253.8
 18.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lee's Summit R-Vii)51.950.1
 1.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Mason Elementary)7653.8
 22.2%
   5th Grade Science (Lee's Summit R-Vii)5848
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mason Elementary)7260.3
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lee's Summit R-Vii)60.253.5
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mason Elementary)62.867.5
 4.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lee's Summit R-Vii)60.458.8
 1.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.541.6
 0.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mason Elementary)64.348.6
 15.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lee's Summit R-Vii)62.648.9
 13.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.939.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students490485
 1%
African American3038
 26.7%
American Indian00
Asian86
 25%
Hispanic1032
 220%
Pacific Islander01
White424383
 9.7%
Two or More Races1825
 38.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.9%9.3%
 5.6%


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Students who attend Mason Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bernard C. Campbell Middle
High : Lee's Summit North High

Mason Elementary ranks 116th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 485 students attended Mason Elementary.

Students at Mason Elementary are 79% White, 8% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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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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