Serving 556 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Leawood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leawood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Leawood Elementary School's student population of 556 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
556 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leawood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leawood Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#83 out of 1280 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
84%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leawood Elementary School's ranking?
Leawood Elementary School is ranked #83 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Leawood Elementary School often compared to?
Leawood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mission Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Leawood Elementary School?
556 students attend Leawood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Leawood Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leawood Elementary School?
Leawood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leawood Elementary School offer ?
Leawood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Leawood Elementary School part of?
Leawood Elementary School is part of Blue Valley School District.
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