PLEASANT LEA ELEM.

PLEASANT LEA ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII school district, located in LEE'S SUMMIT, MO with about 562 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, PLEASANT LEA ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Pleasant Lea Elementary is a public school located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, serving students within the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a highly-regarded school district, Pleasant Lea emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, integrating core subjects like math, literacy, and science with opportunities for creative expression and physical education.

The school community places a high value on collaboration between staff, parents, and students to foster a positive school culture. Beyond the traditional classroom, Pleasant Lea offers various programs and activities designed to engage students’ interests and promote character development. With a focus on preparing students for future academic success, the school utilizes modern instructional practices and resources to ensure that every student has the tools needed to thrive throughout their elementary education journey.

For more information, contact PLEASANT LEA ELEM. at (816) 986-1230 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

700 W PERSEL
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64081-2811
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PLEASANT LEA ELEM. is a public Title I school in LEE'S SUMMIT, MO with about 562 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII
Total Students:
562
Teachers:
35.79
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 562 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PLEASANT LEA ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.

White
71.5%
Black or African American
12.3%
Hispanic/Latino
5.2%
Asian
4.8%
Two or more races
4.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
43.2%
Male
56.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.