Shoal Creek Elementary

Summary:

Shoal Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, Missouri, serving 883 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Liberty 53 school district, which is ranked 86 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating.

Shoal Creek Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Missouri, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 64.6% of 3rd graders, 75.2% of 4th graders, and 76.9% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 41.1%, 43.8%, and 39.1%, respectively. The school's student population is predominantly white (80.97%), which is higher than nearby schools like Warren Hills Elementary (69.32% white) and Liberty Oaks Elementary (58.24% white). Additionally, Shoal Creek has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (8.27%) compared to schools like Franklin Elementary (37.96%) and Ridgeview Elementary (45.63%).

Shoal Creek Elementary's higher per-student spending of $10,887 in the 2021-2022 school year, compared to the state and district averages, may contribute to its academic success. However, this raises questions about the equity of educational opportunities in the area, as the school's demographics suggest it serves a more affluent population. The school's consistent academic excellence is commendable, but the analysis also highlights the need to consider issues of diversity and resource allocation within the broader educational landscape.

Detail:

Public K-5

9000 NE Flintlock Rd
Kansas City, MO 64157-1114

(816) 736-7150

District: Liberty 53

SchoolDigger Rank:
49^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,887

Students who attend Shoal Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Discovery Middle School
High:	Liberty High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 883

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.0%

Two or more races:

6.8%

Hispanic:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shoal Creek Elementary ranks better than 94.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2^nd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Liberty 53 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.91. (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 Shoal Creek Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Liberty 53 School District. Racial makeup is: White (81%), two or more races (6.8%), Hispanic (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 8.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shoal Creek Elementary is 16.1, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the Liberty 53 School District! (See more...)

Compare Shoal Creek Elementary employs 54.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shoal Creek Elementary is $10,887, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Liberty 53 School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Shoal Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Shoal Creek Elementary 49^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Shoal Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Liberty 53:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty 53 86^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shoal Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Shoal Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	82.96	100^th	1074	90.7%
2007	91.11	24^th	1080	97.8%
2008	90.20	31^st	1084	97.1%
2009	94.17	19^th	1053	98.2%
2010	91.32	38^th	1066	96.4%
2011	91.78	27^th	1088	97.5%
2012	88.76	57^th	1085	94.7%
2013	91.67	31^st	1108	97.2%
2014	89.74	51^st	1089	95.3%
2015	87.60	85^th	1058	92.0%
2016	91.05	45^th	865	94.8%
2017	92.75	27^th	1032	97.4%
2018	91.82	40^th	1045	96.2%
2019	91.80	39^th	1052	96.3%
2021	88.20	78^th	901	91.3%
2022	89.89	62^nd	908	93.2%
2023	91.91	49^th	898	94.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shoal Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	86.38	48^th	907	94.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Shoal Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	63.63	83^rd	251	66.9%
2021	55.70	28^th	81	65.4%
2022	50.58	50^th	103	51.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Shoal Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	69.61	20^th	91	78.0%

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Rank History for White students at Shoal Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	89.39	54^th	898	94.0%
2019	87.43	65^th	917	92.9%
2021	82.74	94^th	691	86.4%
2022	84.95	80^th	675	88.1%
2023	87.55	62^nd	673	90.8%

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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 Shoal Creek Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	382	3	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	398
2002	538	20	8	15	1	n/a	n/a	582
2003	538	20	8	15	1	n/a	n/a	582
2004	671	28	10	22	4	n/a	n/a	735
2005	753	30	17	24	4	n/a	n/a	828
2006	505	23	17	16	3	n/a	n/a	564
2007	554	20	20	16	1	n/a	n/a	611
2008	621	19	31	18	2	n/a	n/a	691
2009	710	26	38	23	2	n/a	n/a	799
2010	613	23	41	15	1	n/a	n/a	693
2011	615	17	45	24	1	1	0	703
2012	651	18	40	23	1	2	6	741
2013	696	21	40	18	3	2	9	789
2014	757	26	32	23	3	2	13	856
2015	719	26	29	21	1	2	14	812
2016	732	27	25	20	1	2	22	829
2017	740	30	24	29	1	1	30	855
2018	775	34	30	33	1	1	33	907
2019	782	27	27	32	0	1	44	913
2020	766	30	29	30	0	0	60	915
2021	731	32	30	42	0	0	60	895
2022	719	33	27	43	0	0	59	881
2023	715	33	24	50	1	0	60	883

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 Shoal Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	398	25.1	15.9	8.5
2002	582	35.7	16.3	5.7
2003	582	35.7	16.3	5.7
2004	735	40.7	18.1	5.4
2005	828	52.7	15.7	5.7
2006	564	36.2	15.6	5
2007	611	35.1	17.4	4.1
2008	691	47.8	14.5	4.9
2009	799	53.8	14.8	6.1
2010	693	41.4	16.7	4.6
2011	703	41.5	16.9	3.7
2012	741	44.9	16.4	4.6
2013	789	45.2	17.4	4.4
2014	856	48.4	17.6	4.3
2015	812	45.0	18.0	4.4
2016	829	45.0	18.4	4
2017	855	48.1	17.7	4.9
2018	907	52.1	17.4	5.7
2019	913	53.0	17.2	6.1
2020	915	52.9	17.2	7.7
2021	895	55.3	16.1	8.8
2022	881	56.8	15.4	7
2023	883	54.7	16.1	8.3

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 Shoal Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	398	25.1	15.9	8.5
2002	582	35.7	16.3	5.7
2003	582	35.7	16.3	5.7
2004	735	40.7	18.1	5.4
2005	828	52.7	15.7	5.7
2006	564	36.2	15.6	5
2007	611	35.1	17.4	4.1
2008	691	47.8	14.5	4.9
2009	799	53.8	14.8	6.1
2010	693	41.4	16.7	4.6
2011	703	41.5	16.9	3.7
2012	741	44.9	16.4	4.6
2013	789	45.2	17.4	4.4
2014	856	48.4	17.6	4.3
2015	812	45.0	18.0	4.4
2016	829	45.0	18.4	4
2017	855	48.1	17.7	4.9
2018	907	52.1	17.4	5.7
2019	913	53.0	17.2	6.1
2020	915	52.9	17.2	7.7
2021	895	55.3	16.1	8.8
2022	881	56.8	15.4	7
2023	883	54.7	16.1	8.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Shoal Creek Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$189 (2.1%)	$8,738 (97.9%)	$8,927
2020	$86 (0.9%)	$9,200 (99.1%)	$9,286
2021	$436 (4.2%)	$9,979 (95.8%)	$10,416
2022	$258 (2.4%)	$10,629 (97.6%)	$10,887

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shoal Creek 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 39^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 49^th of 898 Elementary schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shoal Creek Elementary)	65.5	64.6	0.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Liberty 53)	53.2	42.6	10.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shoal Creek Elementary)	70.5	65.2	5.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Liberty 53)	62.5	49.7	12.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shoal Creek Elementary)	72.1	75.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Liberty 53)	57.3	54	3.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shoal Creek Elementary)	68.3	74.6	6.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty 53)	63.6	56.4	7.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shoal Creek Elementary)	65.5	76.9	11.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Liberty 53)	48.1	51.1	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Shoal Creek Elementary)	74	55.2	18.8%
5th Grade Science (Liberty 53)	56	48.5	7.5%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shoal Creek Elementary)	79.1	70.4	8.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty 53)	64.5	58.4	6.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	913	883	3.3%
African American	27	33	22.2%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	27	24	11.1%
Hispanic	32	50	56.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	782	715	8.6%
Two or More Races	44	60	36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.1%	8.3%	2.1%

Schools Near Shoal Creek Elementary

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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
Shoal Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	9000 NE Flintlock Rd	Kansas City	64157	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-7150	883	55	16.1	8.3%	715 (81.0%)	33 (3.7%)	50 (5.7%)	24 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (6.8%)	91.9	49^th of 898 public elementary schools	94.5%		89.9	62^nd of 908 public elementary schools	93.2%	13	64.6	75.2	76.9	55.2	65.2	74.6		$10,887	$258	$10,629
Liberty Oaks Elementary	Public	K-5	8150 N Farley Ave	Kansas City	64158	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5600	522	37	13.9	31.0%	304 (58.2%)	63 (12.1%)	70 (13.4%)	27 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	51 (9.8%)	56.2	393^rd of 898 public elementary schools	56.2%		59.2	371^st of 908 public elementary schools	59.1%	22	28.6	38.1	54.2	47.0	31.4	51.4	50.0	$12,786	$251	$12,535
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
Epic Elementary	Public	K-5	650 Conistor Lane	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5730	290	19	15.1	7.2%	244 (84.1%)	5 (1.7%)	9 (3.1%)	5 (1.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.6%)	97.9	9^th of 898 public elementary schools	99.0%		99.3	4^th of 908 public elementary schools	99.6%	5	81.2	72.9	78.7	89.3			89.4	$11,568	$370	$11,197
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
Alexander Doniphan Elementary	Public	K-5	1900 Clay Dr	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5400	360	34	10.5	24.7%	290 (80.6%)	9 (2.5%)	28 (7.8%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.2%)	70	241^st of 898 public elementary schools	73.2%		80.5	147^th of 908 public elementary schools	83.8%	94	37.2	66.1	55.0	45.0	49.2		50.0	$14,888	$174	$14,714
Ridgeview Elementary	Public	K-5	701 Thornton	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 736-5450	355	35	10.2	45.6%	251 (70.7%)	32 (9.0%)	35 (9.9%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.0%)	35.5	605^th of 898 public elementary schools	32.6%		18.8	751^st of 908 public elementary schools	17.3%	146	44.1	34.4	18.5	16.7	45.6	31.2	26.0	$14,850	$413	$14,437
Kellybrook Elementary School	Public	K-5	10701 N Eastern Avenue	Kansas City	64157	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5700	522	34	15.4	28.0%	382 (73.2%)	38 (7.3%)	53 (10.2%)	12 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.9%)	51.1	445^th of 898 public elementary schools	50.4%		57.1	388^th of 908 public elementary schools	57.3%	57	27.3	45.5	37.7	36.5	40.9	49.5	44.8	$10,890	$289	$10,601
Franklin Elementary	Public	K-5	201 W Mill	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5440	245	17	14.2	38.0%	184 (75.1%)	13 (5.3%)	25 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.6%)	58.1	372^nd of 898 public elementary schools	58.6%		76.5	185^th of 908 public elementary schools	79.6%	187	25.5	47.8	45.7	50.0	38.3	47.8	54.3	$12,714	$390	$12,323
Rising Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7301 NE 108th St.	Kansas City	64157	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5370	380	29	12.9	37.6%	245 (64.5%)	42 (11.1%)	44 (11.6%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	44 (11.6%)	87.7	77^th of 898 public elementary schools	91.4%		93.3	34^th of 908 public elementary schools	96.3%	43	50.8	71.7	71.4	58.8	54.1	75.0	68.3	$13,052	$566	$12,486

Frequently Asked Questions about Shoal Creek Elementary

What district is Shoal Creek Elementary in?

Liberty 53

What schools do graduates of Shoal Creek Elementary attend?

Students who attend Shoal Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Discovery Middle School
High : Liberty High

Is Shoal Creek Elementary a good school?

Yes. Shoal Creek Elementary ranks in the top 5.5% of Missouri elementary schools.

How many students attend Shoal Creek Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 883 students attended Shoal Creek Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Shoal Creek Elementary?

Students at Shoal Creek Elementary are 81% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

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