SUNSET VALLEY ELEM.

1850 SE RANSON ROAD
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64082

sve.lsr7.org

305 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sunset Valley Elementary School is a public school located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, serving students within the Lee’s Summit R-VII School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the holistic development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills, critical thinking, and character education, Sunset Valley aims to prepare its elementary-aged learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of the larger Lee’s Summit R-VII district. Its educational philosophy typically centers on collaborative teaching practices, parent-teacher partnerships, and the integration of modern technology in the classroom. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing access to essential resources, district updates, and information about ongoing school events that enrich the student experience.

305

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUNSET VALLEY ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	28
Black	40
Asian	8
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	2

White
202 (66.2 %)
Black
40 (13.1 %)
Hispanic
28 (9.2 %)
Two or More
25 (8.2 %)
Asian
8 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7 %)

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)986-4240
Website:	http://sve.lsr7.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 50

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SUNSET VALLEY ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SUNSET VALLEY ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	160	52.5%
Male	145	47.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)