Serving 602 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chapel Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chapel Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Chapel Lakes Elementary School's student population of 602 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
602 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chapel Lakes Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chapel Lakes Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#62 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
12%
15%
White
74%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chapel Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Chapel Lakes Elementary School is ranked #62 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Chapel Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Chapel Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School, Lucy Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Chapel Lakes Elementary School?
602 students attend Chapel Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Chapel Lakes Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chapel Lakes Elementary School?
Chapel Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chapel Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Chapel Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Chapel Lakes Elementary School part of?
Chapel Lakes Elementary School is part of Blue Springs R-IV School District.
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