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GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR.

905 NE BLUESTEM DR, LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64086 · (816) 986-2460 · Jackson County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL331 STUDENTS
Enrollment
331
Elementary
DISTRICT 404 · STATE 315
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.9:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
21%
69 students
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
331
Student demographics
White
18957%
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 67%
Hispanic
4313%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 9%
Black
6319%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 15%
Asian
62%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 2%
Two+
309%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
20060%
Female
13140%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
331
-28 (-8%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
was 12.1:1
% White
57%
was 67%
% Hispanic
13%
was 1%
% Black
19%
was 17%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR.

GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR. operates as a reasonably sized primary school in LEE'S SUMMIT, Missouri, overseen by LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII. Current enrollment sits at 331 students spanning grade pre-K.

Across the 28 schools in LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII (17,695 students total), GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR. accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR. shows that 57% of the student body identifies as White. The remainder is composed of 19% Black, 13% Hispanic, 9% multiracial.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 32 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 10.4:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.4:1, putting GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR. tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 21% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is lower than Jackson County's rate of about 60%.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Jackson County shows median household earnings sit near $68,577, roughly 34% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Jackson County's 244 public schools (combined enrollment of about 105,714 students), GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR. is one campus in the mix.

RICHARDSON ELEM. is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.5 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR. operates from a countryside location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count decreased 8%: 359 students in 2018 compared to 331 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share expanded from 1% to 13%. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 12.1:1 in 2018 to 10.4:1 today.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Jackson County at a glance

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Population
719,976
Census ACS
Median income
$68,577
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
244
105,714 students

Quick facts

School name
GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR.
District
LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII
Address
905 NE BLUESTEM DR, LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64086
Phone
(816) 986-2460
County
Jackson County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–PK
Total enrollment
331
Teachers (FTE)
32
Student–teacher ratio
10.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
69 (21%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
291830002612
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR.
How large is GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR.?
GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR. enrolls approximately 331 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR. serve?
GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR. serves grades PK-PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR.?
The student-to-teacher ratio at GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR. is approximately 10.4:1 (32 FTE teachers).
How diverse is GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR.?
GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR. reports a student body of 57% White, 13% Hispanic, 19% Black, 2% Asian, 9% Two or more.
What district is GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR. in?
GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY ED CTR. is part of LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII.
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