Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pleasant Lea 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% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Lea Elementary School's student population of 333 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Lea Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Lea Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1142 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
10%
15%
White
67%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Lea Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Lea Elementary School is ranked #1142 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Pleasant Lea Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Lea Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie View Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Lea Elementary School?
333 students attend Pleasant Lea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Pleasant Lea Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Lea Elementary School?
Pleasant Lea Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pleasant Lea Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Lea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pleasant Lea Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Lea Elementary School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
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