Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rising Hill 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Rising Hill 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
Diversity
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Rising Hill Elementary School's student population of 391 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Rising Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rising Hill Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#69 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
10%
15%
White
63%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Rising Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Rising Hill Elementary School is ranked #69 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Rising Hill Elementary School?
391 students attend Rising Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Rising Hill Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rising Hill Elementary School?
Rising Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rising Hill Elementary School offer ?
Rising Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rising Hill Elementary School part of?
Rising Hill Elementary School is part of North Kansas City 74 School District.
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