Woodland Elementary

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Woodland Elementary ranks 308 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Woodland Elementary is a public elementary school located in Lees Summit, Missouri, serving 416 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Lee's Summit R-VII School District, which is ranked 64 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Woodland Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Missouri, with a statewide ranking between 52 and 324 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests is particularly strong, with students outperforming the state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts across multiple grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 56.6% of 3rd graders, 59.6% of 4th graders, and 38.5% of 5th graders at Woodland Elementary scored proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 47% and 40.8% for the Lee's Summit R-VII district and Missouri, respectively. Additionally, Woodland Elementary has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.4% to 14.8% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Lee's Summit R-VII district, Woodland Elementary generally outperforms its peers on academic measures, such as MAP test scores and the percentage of students scoring proficient or better. However, some nearby schools, such as Highland Park Elementary, also demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with even higher proficiency rates in certain subjects and grade levels. Woodland Elementary serves a student population with a lower percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds compared to other Missouri elementary schools, which suggests the school may have access to additional resources and support, contributing to its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public K-5

12709 S Smart Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64086-8900

(816) 986-2360

District: Lee's Summit R-Vii

SchoolDigger Rank:
308^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,024

Students who attend Woodland Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	East Trails Middle School
High:	Lee's Summit Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 419

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.6%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Woodland Elementary ranks better than 66% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 12^th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Lee's Summit R-Vii School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.04. (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 Racial makeup is: White (81.6%), two or more races (7.6%), Hispanic (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodland Elementary is 14.8. 12 elementary schools in the Lee's Summit R-Vii School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Woodland Elementary employs 28.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodland Elementary is $12,024. 9 elementary schools in the Lee's Summit R-Vii School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woodland Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodland Elementary 308^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Woodland Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Lee's Summit R-Vii:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee's Summit R-Vii 64^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Woodland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Woodland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	85.04	81^st	1074	92.5%
2007	86.36	68^th	1080	93.7%
2008	82.96	99^th	1084	90.9%
2009	85.45	91^st	1053	91.4%
2010	82.30	130^th	1066	87.8%
2011	93.65	18^th	1088	98.3%
2012	81.86	120^th	1085	88.9%
2013	75.64	202^nd	1108	81.8%
2014	65.89	324^th	1089	70.2%
2015	73.92	241^st	1058	77.2%
2016	75.71	194^th	865	77.6%
2017	89.84	52^nd	1032	95.0%
2018	90.54	53^rd	1045	94.9%
2019	85.48	101^st	1052	90.4%
2021	86.00	102^nd	901	88.7%
2022	83.76	120^th	908	86.8%
2023	74.24	195^th	898	78.3%
2024	64.04	308^th	906	66.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Woodland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	54.35	244^th	625	61.0%

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Rank History for White students at Woodland Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	85.57	91^st	898	89.9%
2019	77.65	155^th	917	83.1%
2021	81.08	107^th	691	84.5%
2022	79.03	125^th	675	81.5%
2023	59.96	252^nd	673	62.6%
2024	65.80	210^th	668	68.6%

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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 Woodland Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	520	53	10	14	1	n/a	n/a	598
2003	520	53	10	14	1	n/a	n/a	598
2004	514	57	9	9	3	n/a	n/a	592
2005	524	74	8	10	4	n/a	n/a	620
2006	545	58	7	10	4	n/a	n/a	624
2007	539	53	9	9	4	n/a	n/a	614
2008	558	49	12	8	4	n/a	n/a	631
2009	539	57	7	13	2	n/a	n/a	618
2010	371	24	1	13	2	n/a	n/a	411
2011	340	20	1	18	2	0	0	381
2012	322	44	8	25	0	0	0	399
2013	317	31	4	22	1	1	0	376
2014	298	31	3	18	1	1	0	352
2015	288	20	0	24	0	1	13	346
2016	291	21	1	22	0	1	13	349
2017	299	21	1	14	0	2	18	355
2018	314	17	1	9	0	2	21	364
2019	341	15	3	7	1	3	21	391
2020	367	19	4	4	2	3	27	426
2021	376	16	3	3	1	4	27	430
2022	389	18	2	26	0	0	30	465
2023	334	12	3	36	0	0	31	416
2024	342	12	3	27	3	0	32	419

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 Woodland Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	598	32.0	18.7	4.2
2003	598	32.0	18.7	4.2
2004	592	33.1	17.9	3.7
2005	620	35.9	17.3	4.4
2006	624	36.7	17.0	4.3
2007	614	35.6	17.2	4.6
2008	631	35.7	17.7	4.3
2009	618	37.1	16.6	6.3
2010	411	28.0	14.6	14.1
2011	381	22.1	17.2	15
2012	399	21.9	18.1	18.3
2013	376	21.5	17.4	19.4
2014	352	22.2	15.7	16.5
2015	346	23.0	15.0	19.4
2016	349	24.0	14.5	18.1
2017	355	22.9	15.4	13.5
2018	364	25.9	14.0	14.3
2019	391	25.7	15.2	12.3
2020	426	26.7	15.9	14.8
2021	430	30.5	14.0	12.8
2022	465	29.7	15.6	9.7
2023	416	26.0	16.0	15.4
2024	419	28.2	14.8	18.4

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 Woodland Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	598	32.0	18.7	4.2
2003	598	32.0	18.7	4.2
2004	592	33.1	17.9	3.7
2005	620	35.9	17.3	4.4
2006	624	36.7	17.0	4.3
2007	614	35.6	17.2	4.6
2008	631	35.7	17.7	4.3
2009	618	37.1	16.6	6.3
2010	411	28.0	14.6	14.1
2011	381	22.1	17.2	15
2012	399	21.9	18.1	18.3
2013	376	21.5	17.4	19.4
2014	352	22.2	15.7	16.5
2015	346	23.0	15.0	19.4
2016	349	24.0	14.5	18.1
2017	355	22.9	15.4	13.5
2018	364	25.9	14.0	14.3
2019	391	25.7	15.2	12.3
2020	426	26.7	15.9	14.8
2021	430	30.5	14.0	12.8
2022	465	29.7	15.6	9.7
2023	416	26.0	16.0	15.4
2024	419	28.2	14.8	18.4

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 Woodland Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$377 (3.5%)	$10,538 (96.6%)	$10,914
2020	$339 (3.2%)	$10,366 (96.8%)	$10,705
2021	$237 (1.9%)	$12,031 (98.1%)	$12,268
2022	$285 (2.4%)	$11,740 (97.6%)	$12,024

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodland Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 101^st of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 195^th of 898 Elementary schools	12.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Woodland Elementary)	69.6	67.2	2.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee's Summit R-Vii)	60.8	53.9	6.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Elementary)	62.5	54.1	8.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee's Summit R-Vii)	61	49.2	11.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Woodland Elementary)	51.1	57.6	6.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lee's Summit R-Vii)	55.5	53.4	2.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Elementary)	53.2	58.3	5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lee's Summit R-Vii)	58.7	56.6	2.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Woodland Elementary)	70.4	38.8	31.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lee's Summit R-Vii)	51.9	50.1	1.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Woodland Elementary)	74.1	46.3	27.8%
5th Grade Science (Lee's Summit R-Vii)	58	48	10%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Woodland Elementary)	71.2	71.4	0.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lee's Summit R-Vii)	60.4	58.8	1.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	41.6	0.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Elementary)	73.1	48.2	24.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lee's Summit R-Vii)	62.6	48.9	13.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	39.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	391	416	6.4%
African American	15	12	20%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	7	36	414.3%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	341	334	2.1%
Two or More Races	21	31	47.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.3%	15.4%	3.1%

Schools Near Woodland 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
Woodland Elementary	Public	K-5	12709 S Smart Rd	Lees Summit	64086	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-2360	419	28	14.8	18.4%	342 (81.6%)	12 (2.9%)	27 (6.4%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.6%)	64	308^th of 906 public elementary schools	66.0%		74.2	195^th of 898 public elementary schools	78.3%	113	56.6	59.6	38.5	35.7	52.2		34.2	$12,024	$285	$11,740
Highland Park Elementary	Public	K-5	400 SE Millstone Ave	Lees Summit	64063	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-2250	444	32	13.8	8.8%	355 (80.0%)	21 (4.7%)	24 (5.4%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.3%)	87.4	82^nd of 906 public elementary schools	90.9%		90.7	56^th of 898 public elementary schools	93.8%	26	49.1	71.1	60.1	56.3	62.6	81.5	59.4	$13,059	$526	$12,534
Sunset Valley Elementary	Public	K-5	1850 SE Ranson Road	Lees Summit	64082	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-4240	304	25	12.1	20.4%	199 (65.5%)	38 (12.5%)	32 (10.5%)	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	23 (7.6%)	64.9	303^rd of 906 public elementary schools	66.6%		65.8	298^th of 898 public elementary schools	66.8%	5		57.8	32.0	54.0	36.0	62.4		$15,121	$947	$14,174
Prairie View Elementary	Public	K-5	501 SE Todd George Rd	Lees Summit	64063	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 986-2280	601	44	13.7	37.8%	370 (61.6%)	87 (14.5%)	59 (9.8%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	73 (12.1%)	36.5	593^rd of 906 public elementary schools	34.5%		46.5	495^th of 898 public elementary schools	44.9%	98	26.9	41.2	15.5	31.7	29.1	54.8	32.6	$14,016	$832	$13,183
Great Beginnings Early Educational Center	Public	PK	905 NE Bluestem Dr	Lees Summit	64086	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-2460	284	25	11.4	23.2%	151 (53.2%)	56 (19.7%)	41 (14.4%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	29 (10.2%)								(n/a)
Richardson Elementary	Public	K-5	800 NE Blackwell Rd	Lees Summit	64086	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-2220	432	36	12.0	18.1%	281 (65.0%)	54 (12.5%)	40 (9.3%)	12 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (10.4%)	67.5	278^th of 906 public elementary schools	69.3%		71.6	224^th of 898 public elementary schools	75.1%	54	49.9	49.2	55.7	53.1	34.6	53.0	49.2	$11,243	$264	$10,978
Greenwood Elementary	Public	K-5	805 W Main	Greenwood	64034	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-1320	326	24	13.8	14.4%	276 (84.7%)	10 (3.1%)	22 (6.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.2%)	72.5	230^th of 906 public elementary schools	74.6%		78.4	158^th of 898 public elementary schools	82.4%	72	46.9	57.3	51.7	42.7	57.0			$12,263	$278	$11,985
Lee's Summit Elementary	Public	K-5	110 SE Green St	Lees Summit	64063	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 986-3340	217	20	10.9	59.4%	111 (51.2%)	57 (26.3%)	21 (9.7%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	22 (10.1%)	47	480^th of 906 public elementary schools	47.0%		39.4	573^rd of 898 public elementary schools	36.2%	93	38.4	15.9	30.4		46.0	42.0	52.7	$13,734	$375	$13,358
Mason Elementary	Public	K-5	27600 Colbern Rd	Lees Summit	64086	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-2330	505	31	16.5	12.1%	384 (76.0%)	49 (9.7%)	27 (5.3%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.5%)	82.9	126^th of 906 public elementary schools	86.1%		83.8	116^th of 898 public elementary schools	87.1%	10	45.8	64.0	55.4	61.6	51.4	71.8	71.5	$10,710	$279	$10,431
Pleasant Lea Elementary	Public	K-5	700 W Persel	Lees Summit	64081	Jackson County	Lee's Summit R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 986-1230	333	26	12.6	31.2%	224 (67.3%)	34 (10.2%)	33 (9.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	39 (11.7%)	63.5	310^th of 906 public elementary schools	65.8%		61.9	335^th of 898 public elementary schools	62.7%	25	42.2	46.5	39.2	37.4	53.8	55.1	53.5	$12,967	$501	$12,466

Frequently Asked Questions about Woodland Elementary

How many students attend Woodland Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 419 students attended Woodland Elementary.

Is Woodland Elementary a good school?

Woodland Elementary ranks 308^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Woodland Elementary?

Students at Woodland Elementary are 82% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American.

What district is Woodland Elementary in?

Lee's Summit R-Vii

What schools do graduates of Woodland Elementary attend?

Students who attend Woodland Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Trails Middle School
High : Lee's Summit Senior High

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