PLEASANT LEA ELEM.

ple.lsr7.org

350 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

350

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PLEASANT LEA ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	35
Black	47
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	3

White
237 (67.7 %)
Black
47 (13.4 %)
Hispanic
35 (10.0 %)
Two or More
28 (8.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII
Phone:	(816)986-1230
Website:	http://ple.lsr7.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PLEASANT LEA ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PLEASANT LEA ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	168	48%
Male	182	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)