Enrollment
407
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lee's Summit, MO
Highland Park Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291830002311
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park Elem. earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 17
- elementary schools in Lee's Summit · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 5.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Park Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Elem. ranks #1 of 17 elementary schools in Lee's Summit, MO.
School address
District: Lee's Summit R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291830002311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland Park Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland Park Elem.
Highland Park Elem. is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lee's Summit, Missouri, enrolling 407 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.2% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the Missouri average.
Enrollment of 407 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 161 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Lee's Summit R-Vii also operates Lee's Summit West High (1,999 students) and Lee's Summit Sr. High (1,989 students) alongside Highland Park Elem..
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Highland Park Elem. compares
Highland Park Elem. on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.2% | ▼ 89% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Missouri - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,868
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Highland Park Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee's Summit R-Vii, which includes Highland Park Elem..
$12,868
Per student
0%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.5%
State 26.8%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Highland Park Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee's Summit Sr. High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee's Summit North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Trails Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernard C. Campbell Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Park Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~407 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Highland Park Elem.
How many students attend Highland Park Elem.?
Highland Park Elem. has 407 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lee's Summit, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Elem. is 13.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Park Elem.?
5.2% of students at Highland Park Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park Elem. is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Lee's Summit, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park Elem.?
Highland Park Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland Park Elem. rank among elementary schools in Lee's Summit?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Elem. ranks #1 of 17 elementary schools in Lee's Summit, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lee's Summit on the city page.
Is Highland Park Elem. a good school?
Highland Park Elem. earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lee's Summit R-Vii?
Besides Highland Park Elem., Lee's Summit R-Vii also operates Lee's Summit West High (1,999 students), Lee's Summit Sr. High (1,989 students), and Lee's Summit North High (1,940 students). See the Lee's Summit R-Vii district page for the complete list.
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