Sunset Valley Elementary

Summary:

Sunset Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Lees Summit, Missouri, serving 305 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Lee's Summit R-VII School District, which is ranked 43 out of 376 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Sunset Valley Elementary stands out for its higher percentage of White students (66.23%) and African American students (13.11%) compared to nearby schools. The school generally performs better than the state average on standardized tests, with higher percentages of students scoring proficient or better in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts. However, it lags behind the Lee's Summit R-VII district average in most subject areas and grade levels. Interestingly, Sunset Valley has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (18.69%), suggesting it serves a more affluent population than surrounding schools. The school also has the highest spending per student ($15,121) among the nearby schools.

While Sunset Valley Elementary maintains a strong 4-star rating and consistently high performance, the data reveals a noticeable achievement gap between its White and African American students. Additionally, the school's test scores, while above the state average, fall short of the Lee's Summit R-VII district's overall performance, indicating room for improvement. Nonetheless, Sunset Valley Elementary is a high-performing school that provides a quality education to its students, and parents can consider it as a strong option within the Lee's Summit school system.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1850 SE Ranson Road
       Lees Summit, MO  64082-8909


(816) 986-4240

District: Lee's Summit R-Vii

SchoolDigger Rank:
298th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,121 Help


Students who attend Sunset Valley Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  305

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.2%
African American:
13.1%
Hispanic:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sunset Valley Elementary ranks better than 66.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 12th 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 65.81. (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 (66.2%), African American (13.1%), Hispanic (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunset Valley Elementary is 13.5, which is the 4th 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 Sunset Valley Elementary is $15,121, which is the highest among 18 elementary schools in the Lee's Summit R-Vii School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sunset Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunset Valley Elementary 298th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Sunset Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:


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 Sunset Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sunset Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 59.02 461st 1088 57.6%
2012 58.76 469th 1085 56.8%
2013 69.74 288th 1108 74.0%
2014 62.93 371st 1089 65.9%
2015 74.21 232nd 1058 78.1%
2016 71.58 237th 865 72.6%
2017 74.98 229th 1032 77.8%
2018 71.86 264th 1045 74.7%
2019 74.69 215th 1052 79.6%
2021 68.88 256th 901 71.6%
2022 76.67 182nd 908 80.0%
2023 65.81 298th 898 66.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunset Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.88 441st 887 50.3%
2019 50.91 422nd 907 53.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Sunset Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.31 38th 243 84.4%
2019 82.59 22nd 250 91.2%
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Rank History for White students at Sunset Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.24 228th 898 74.6%
2019 73.34 194th 917 78.8%
2021 76.45 133rd 691 80.8%
2022 77.90 134th 675 80.1%
2023 71.39 169th 673 74.9%
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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.

Sunset Valley Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Sunset Valley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 417 45 7 7 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2011 426 46 9 4 1 0 0 0 486
2012 399 48 5 10 1 0 0 0 463
2013 395 58 6 10 1 0 0 0 470
2014 390 70 8 12 1 0 0 0 481
2015 370 62 7 12 0 0 15 0 466
2016 368 72 9 11 0 0 14 0 474
2017 369 74 9 15 0 0 17 0 484
2018 354 70 7 12 0 0 24 0 467
2019 362 72 6 12 0 0 27 0 479
2020 321 68 4 13 1 0 32 0 439
2021 305 68 7 8 0 1 32 0 421
2022 255 57 13 31 0 0 29 0 385
2023 202 40 8 28 0 2 25 0 305

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 Sunset Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 477 25.5 18.6 8.4
2011 486 28.4 17.0 11.3
2012 463 26.7 17.2 12.1
2013 470 28.5 16.4 18.1
2014 481 30.6 15.6 16.8
2015 466 30.0 15.5 15.7
2016 474 30.0 15.8 14.8
2017 484 30.5 15.8 18.4
2018 467 28.5 16.3 24.6
2019 479 31.5 15.2 22.8
2020 439 31.2 14.0 19.8
2021 421 29.8 14.1 18.3
2022 385 29.5 13.0 15.8
2023 305 22.5 13.5 18.7

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 Sunset Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 477 25.5 18.6 8.4
2011 486 28.4 17.0 11.3
2012 463 26.7 17.2 12.1
2013 470 28.5 16.4 18.1
2014 481 30.6 15.6 16.8
2015 466 30.0 15.5 15.7
2016 474 30.0 15.8 14.8
2017 484 30.5 15.8 18.4
2018 467 28.5 16.3 24.6
2019 479 31.5 15.2 22.8
2020 439 31.2 14.0 19.8
2021 421 29.8 14.1 18.3
2022 385 29.5 13.0 15.8
2023 305 22.5 13.5 18.7

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 Sunset Valley Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $752 (6.5%) $10,742 (93.5%) $11,494
2020 $413 (3.2%) $12,418 (96.8%) $12,830
2021 $933 (6.8%) $12,764 (93.2%) $13,696
2022 $947 (6.3%) $14,174 (93.7%) $15,120

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunset Valley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 215th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 298th of 898 Elementary schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunset Valley Elementary)56.341
 15.3%
   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 (Sunset Valley Elementary)57.842.9
 14.9%
   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 (Sunset Valley Elementary)60.354.2
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lee's Summit R-Vii)55.553.4
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Valley Elementary)43.451
 7.6%
   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 (Sunset Valley Elementary)49.451
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Lee's Summit R-Vii)5848
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Valley Elementary)73.455
 18.4%
   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 (Sunset Valley Elementary)65.850
 15.8%
   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 Students479305
 36.3%
African American7240
 44.4%
American Indian00
Asian68
 33.3%
Hispanic1228
 133.3%
Pacific Islander02
White362202
 44.2%
Two or More Races2725
 7.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.8%18.7%
 4.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset Valley Elementary

Sunset Valley Elementary ranks 298th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 305 students attended Sunset Valley Elementary.

Students who attend Sunset Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

Students at Sunset Valley Elementary are 66% White, 13% African American, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% 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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