- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Highland Park Elem. held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 291830002311 · Lee's Summit, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 13.1:1 · 5.2% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee's Summit West High (1,999 students)
Highland Park Elem. held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Highland Park Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lee's Summit W
Lee's Summit West High
1,999 students
- Lee's Summit S
Lee's Summit Sr. High
1,989 students
- Lee's Summit N
Lee's Summit North High
1,940 students
- East Trails Mi
East Trails Middle School
1,051 students
- Bernard C. Cam
Bernard C. Campbell Middle
1,043 students
- This school 407
Highland Park Elem.
407 students
What this shows Highland Park Elem. reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Park Elem. compares
Highland Park Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,841
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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.
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
District finance for Lee's Summit R-Vii reports $13,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,989
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~407 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.