Liberty Oaks Elem. vs Shoal Creek Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty Oaks Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students
Shoal Creek Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
795 students
| Measure | Liberty Oaks Elem. Kansas City, Missouri | Shoal Creek Elem. Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #158 of 1,159 | #52 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #8458 of 50,301 | #3710 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 496 | 795 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 795 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 68% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shoal Creek Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 74.2).
- •Shoal Creek Elem. does better on math proficiency (68% vs 59%).
- •Shoal Creek Elem. does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Shoal Creek Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 29.8%).
- •Liberty Oaks Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.0).
- •Shoal Creek Elem. is the larger school with 795 students compared with 496.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Liberty Oaks Elem. better than Shoal Creek Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Shoal Creek Elem. ranks higher (82.4 vs 74.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Liberty Oaks Elem. and Shoal Creek Elem.?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Oaks Elem.: 496. Shoal Creek Elem.: 795. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Oaks Elem. and Shoal Creek Elem. rank in Missouri?
Liberty Oaks Elem. is 158th of 1,159 and Shoal Creek Elem. is 52nd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).