Westview Elementary

Summary:

Westview Elementary is a public elementary school in Lees Summit, Missouri, serving 294 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Lee's Summit R-VII School District, which is ranked 43 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Westview Elementary stands out from its surrounding schools in several ways. The school has a higher percentage of white students (64.29%) and Hispanic students (12.93%) compared to nearby schools. Academically, Westview's performance on MAP tests is generally lower than the district and state averages, with a 3rd-grade math proficiency rate of 44% compared to the district's 53.9% and the state's 41.1%. Additionally, Westview has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (44.9%) than the surrounding schools, which range from 6.37% to 53.91%. As a result, Westview Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools, placing it in the 2-star category on the SchoolDigger rating system.

While Westview Elementary faces unique challenges, there are high-performing schools within the same district that could serve as models for improvement. For example, Longview Farm Elementary and Hawthorn Hill Elementary consistently outperform Westview and the district averages, indicating that targeted interventions and support could help address the academic and socioeconomic needs of Westview's student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 200 N Ward Rd
       Lees Summit, MO  64063-1849


(816) 986-1350

District: Lee's Summit R-Vii

SchoolDigger Rank:
526th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,781 Help


Students who attend Westview Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pleasant Lea Middle
High:    Lee's Summit North High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  294

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.3%
Hispanic:
12.9%
Two or more races:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westview Elementary ranks worse than 58.6% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 16th 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 43.71. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.3%), Hispanic (12.9%), two or more races (11.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westview Elementary is 14.5, which is the 9th best among 18 elementary schools in the Lee's Summit R-Vii School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westview Elementary is $12,781, which is the 6th highest among 18 elementary schools in the Lee's Summit R-Vii School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Westview Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Westview Elementary 526th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Westview 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 Westview Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Westview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.53 264th 1074 75.4%
2007 57.10 437th 1080 59.5%
2008 65.40 303rd 1084 72.0%
2009 53.27 521st 1053 50.5%
2010 46.67 625th 1066 41.4%
2011 52.21 573rd 1088 47.3%
2012 41.30 729th 1085 32.8%
2013 46.47 655th 1108 40.9%
2014 42.37 699th 1089 35.8%
2015 63.94 363rd 1058 65.7%
2016 53.53 443rd 865 48.8%
2017 55.71 464th 1032 55.0%
2018 40.85 640th 1045 38.8%
2019 47.38 557th 1052 47.1%
2021 39.47 567th 901 37.1%
2022 49.32 459th 908 49.4%
2023 43.71 526th 898 41.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.08 594th 887 33.0%
2019 48.57 452nd 907 50.2%
2023 41.94 348th 611 43.0%
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Rank History for White students at Westview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.03 496th 898 44.8%
2019 50.59 423rd 917 53.9%
2021 27.02 534th 691 22.7%
2022 62.06 239th 675 64.6%
2023 38.92 410th 673 39.1%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, March 14, 2011

Open Quote I went here for 2 years as a child in 4th & 5th grade. My 5th grade teacher consistently singled me out as a "bad" kid when I'd done nothing wrong, humiliating me in front of my classmates, abusing me and hurting me both emotionally and physically. When I was ill she wouldn't let me go to the nurse or call home simply because she thought I was faking (what kid can fake a fever & vomiting?). She even had me evaluated for a learning disability without my parents' consent or knowledge and tried to say that all my falling grades were my fault, that I had a learning disability, behavioral issues & that it wasn't her fault or responsibility. I was failing & yet they were going to pass me on to the next grade anyway. I consistently asked for help with school work from my teachers (we had different teachers for math & science) and was never given it, I was even told by one other teacher to "go ask my neighbor" (meaning another student) when I didn't understand long division and was struggling. And what was she doing? Sitting at her desk, reading. My mother immediately took me out of this school and put me in a preparatory school. I went on the following year to become an A/B student. All it took was one teacher caring about me, my education & my future. I am now a college graduate & successful business owner. Though I am sure that teacher is long gone, it was also the principal & school that failed me. If you care about your children, don't send them to Westview. They have the least funding out of all the LS schools in the district, "because it's where all the section 8 kids go", even though we lived in a neighborhood that is like a notch cut out of the boundary for the better school. We are now living in this same area where my child would attend the same school. He will either transfer to another school within the district (based upon approval) or we will be sending him to a private school. No way will I send my children to Westview. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 29, 2009

Open Quote The school has great teachers, and a great pta. The principal is wonderful. They have wonderful staff. I couldn't ask for more! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Westview 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 694 694
1992 534 7 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1993 525 13 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1994 520 12 4 9 4 n/a n/a 0 549
1995 538 20 6 5 6 n/a n/a 0 575
1996 538 20 6 5 6 n/a n/a 0 575
1997 552 19 5 5 6 n/a n/a 0 587
1998 463 19 5 11 3 n/a n/a 0 501
1999 477 18 6 10 3 n/a n/a 0 514
2000 455 21 8 10 2 n/a n/a 0 496
2001 428 24 7 8 3 n/a n/a 0 470
2002 357 27 2 6 5 n/a n/a 0 397
2003 357 27 2 6 5 n/a n/a 0 397
2004 339 46 4 12 6 n/a n/a 0 407
2005 341 45 4 16 4 n/a n/a 0 410
2006 353 36 4 19 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2007 345 42 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2008 339 59 6 21 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2009 337 67 8 21 2 n/a n/a 0 435
2010 340 62 8 26 2 n/a n/a 0 438
2011 312 66 6 32 2 0 0 0 418
2012 284 59 8 30 0 4 0 0 385
2013 278 56 5 26 3 2 0 0 370
2014 292 56 7 26 4 2 0 0 387
2015 273 20 0 23 0 0 40 0 356
2016 268 22 0 32 0 0 42 0 364
2017 271 41 1 25 1 1 40 0 380
2018 287 48 0 24 1 1 35 0 396
2019 291 51 0 18 1 2 27 0 390
2020 289 45 0 15 1 1 34 0 385
2021 250 45 3 12 0 1 34 0 345
2022 235 42 4 52 1 0 24 0 358
2023 189 29 1 38 1 1 35 0 294

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westview Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 694 36.2 19.1 9.7
1992 549 32.2 17.0 6.4
1993 551 30.0 18.4 12.2
1994 549 29.6 18.5 14.2
1995 575 28.5 20.2 16.9
1996 575 28.5 20.2 16.9
1997 587 29.9 19.6 12.4
1998 501 30.0 16.7 11.2
1999 514 30.0 17.1 16.5
2000 496 29.5 16.8 18.8
2001 470 29.4 16.0 18.9
2002 397 24.9 15.9 24.9
2003 397 24.9 15.9 24.9
2004 407 25.4 16.0 21.9
2005 410 24.7 16.6 23.2
2006 413 27.0 15.3 21.5
2007 405 25.9 15.6 23.5
2008 425 23.5 18.1 28.9
2009 435 26.5 16.4 31.7
2010 438 28.5 15.3 37
2011 418 25.8 16.1 40.9
2012 385 24.0 16.0 49.4
2013 370 23.0 16.0 48.4
2014 387 24.1 16.0 49.9
2015 356 24.0 14.8 56.5
2016 364 26.0 14.0 46.4
2017 380 27.4 13.8 48.7
2018 396 27.0 14.6 51.8
2019 390 27.5 14.1 52.6
2020 385 28.3 13.5 53
2021 345 23.8 14.4 47.5
2022 358 23.7 15.0 32.1
2023 294 20.1 14.5 44.9

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 Westview Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 694 36.2 19.1 9.7
1992 549 32.2 17.0 6.4
1993 551 30.0 18.4 12.2
1994 549 29.6 18.5 14.2
1995 575 28.5 20.2 16.9
1996 575 28.5 20.2 16.9
1997 587 29.9 19.6 12.4
1998 501 30.0 16.7 11.2
1999 514 30.0 17.1 16.5
2000 496 29.5 16.8 18.8
2001 470 29.4 16.0 18.9
2002 397 24.9 15.9 24.9
2003 397 24.9 15.9 24.9
2004 407 25.4 16.0 21.9
2005 410 24.7 16.6 23.2
2006 413 27.0 15.3 21.5
2007 405 25.9 15.6 23.5
2008 425 23.5 18.1 28.9
2009 435 26.5 16.4 31.7
2010 438 28.5 15.3 37
2011 418 25.8 16.1 40.9
2012 385 24.0 16.0 49.4
2013 370 23.0 16.0 48.4
2014 387 24.1 16.0 49.9
2015 356 24.0 14.8 56.5
2016 364 26.0 14.0 46.4
2017 380 27.4 13.8 48.7
2018 396 27.0 14.6 51.8
2019 390 27.5 14.1 52.6
2020 385 28.3 13.5 53
2021 345 23.8 14.4 47.5
2022 358 23.7 15.0 32.1
2023 294 20.1 14.5 44.9

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 Westview Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $740 (6.5%) $10,685 (93.5%) $11,426
2020 $693 (5.9%) $11,050 (94.1%) $11,743
2021 $886 (6.2%) $13,491 (93.8%) $14,377
2022 $889 (7.0%) $11,892 (93.0%) $12,781

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westview Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 557th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 526th of 898 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westview Elementary)54.544
 10.5%
   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 (Westview Elementary)58.238
 20.2%
   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 (Westview Elementary)50.134
 16.1%
   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 (Westview Elementary)51.929.8
 22.1%
   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 (Westview Elementary)28.946.4
 17.5%
   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 (Westview Elementary)34.626.8
 7.8%
   5th Grade Science (Lee's Summit R-Vii)5848
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westview Elementary)36.537.1
 0.6%
   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 (Westview Elementary)37.536.4
 1.1%
   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 (Westview Elementary)39.338.2
 1.1%
   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 Students390294
 24.6%
African American5129
 43.1%
American Indian11
Asian01
Hispanic1838
 111.1%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White291189
 35.1%
Two or More Races2735
 29.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.6%44.9%
 7.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Westview Elementary

Students who attend Westview Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pleasant Lea Middle
High : Lee's Summit North High

Students at Westview Elementary are 64% White, 13% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 10% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 294 students attended Westview Elementary.

Westview Elementary ranks 526th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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