The top reported proficiency rate is 54% in Science. The lowest is 40% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Lillian Schumacher Elem.
Lillian Schumacher Elementary is a regular public school in Liberty, Missouri, serving kindergarten through fifth grade. It is one of ten elementary schools in the Liberty 53 School District, a suburban system north of Kansas City. The school sits in a community that blends a historic downtown square with newer residential development and commercial corridors along I-35. William Jewell College, a private liberal arts college, is also within the city.
The student body is diverse but predominantly white, with smaller shares of Hispanic, Black, Asian, and multiracial students. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a measure that places the school near the middle for economic need relative to the community. Enrollment is moderate for an elementary school, with classes distributed fairly evenly across the grades. Data on the share of students with disabilities or English learner status was not reported, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those supports.
State testing results from the Missouri Assessment Program show a mixed picture. In math, proficiency rates across the tested grades sit below the midpoint of schools in Clay County. Reading and English language arts results vary by grade: third and fifth graders performed somewhat higher than fourth graders did. In science, tested only in fifth grade, about half of students scored proficient or above. When all tested subjects and grades are combined into a single index, the school lands in the bottom quarter of Clay County districts. That is a softer standing, and a family considering the school may want to discuss with staff how the school supports students who are not yet meeting benchmarks.
Because Schumacher is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate to report and no data on chronic absenteeism in the available record. The school does not offer high-school-level programs such as Advanced Placement or dual credit, which is typical for its grade band.
The surrounding housing market reflects Liberty’s position as a desirable Kansas City suburb. Home values are modestly above the state average, and rents have been rising in step with national trends. The district recently passed a large no-tax-rate-increase bond issue in 2024, which is funding facility upgrades, safety improvements, technology, and additional classrooms across all schools. That investment may be relevant to families evaluating long-term conditions at Schumacher, though specific plans for this building were not detailed in the public record.
Liberty itself is a city that has grown steadily over the past several decades. Its historic courthouse square anchors civic life, and major employers include the school district, Liberty Hospital, Hallmark Cards, and the Ford assembly plant in nearby Claycomo. The community has a public library, a community center, and a parks system supported by a dedicated property tax levy. The district operates separate middle and high schools, so Schumacher students will transition to a larger school system after fifth grade.
Overall, Lillian Schumacher Elementary offers a standard suburban elementary experience in a district that is investing in its facilities. Academic proficiency is an area that sits below many of its Clay County peers, something a parent may want to explore by visiting the school and asking about curriculum, intervention strategies, and how the school works with students at different achievement levels.
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