Westview Elementary School

200 N Ward Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Westview Elementary School's student population of 269 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

Westview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westview Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1072 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40-44%
40%
39%
43%
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
9%
Black
10%
15%
White
57%
67%
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westview Elementary School's ranking?
Westview Elementary School is ranked #1072 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Westview Elementary School?
269 students attend Westview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Westview Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westview Elementary School?
Westview Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westview Elementary School offer ?
Westview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westview Elementary School part of?
Westview Elementary School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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