The top reported proficiency rate is 54% in English language arts. The lowest is 46% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Oakwood Manor Elementary
Oakwood Manor Elementary is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Gladstone, Missouri, part of the North Kansas City 74 School District. It is a traditional neighborhood elementary school, and the data paints a picture of a moderately sized school with a diverse student body and academic results that sit around the middle of the pack for Clay County.
Gladstone is a suburban city in Clay County, a short drive from downtown Kansas City. The community is overwhelmingly residential, with single-family homes and commercial corridors along major roads. It is a car-dependent environment; the city offers an on-demand shared-ride service for residents. Gladstone is growing slowly, and the city’s council has prioritized revitalizing its downtown and commercial corridors. Civic anchors include a branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library, the Maple Woods Natural Area, and the Atkins-Johnson Farmhouse Museum. The school district did not report any major recent changes such as bond measures, curriculum shifts, or boundary adjustments, so the educational landscape appears stable.
Academically, state testing data from the 2024-25 school year provides a partial picture. In math, proficiency results were reported for third grade, but results for fourth and fifth grade were suppressed, likely due to small group sizes that prevent public reporting. In English language arts, proficiency was reported for third and fifth grades, while fourth grade results were also suppressed. Fifth grade science results were similarly suppressed. Looking across all tested subjects and grades where data was available, the school’s overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint relative to districts in Clay County. That indicates performance that is solid but not exceptional among its county peers. Because the school serves only through fifth grade, there is no graduation rate to consider.
The student body is moderate in size. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a community with a mix of income levels. Racially and ethnically, the largest group of students is white, followed by Hispanic, black, and students identifying as two or more races. Smaller shares of Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native students are also present. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the provided materials, so families interested in those support structures should follow up directly with the school.
No discipline, attendance, staffing, or course access data were provided. The school is a regular public school without a magnet or charter designation, and its Title I status was not specified. The district recently had no publicly reported changes that would affect families.
The housing market in the area reflects typical suburban values for the Kansas City metro, with home prices and rents that are broadly in line with national benchmarks. Gladstone’s housing stock is predominantly single-family homes, and homeownership is common.
Overall, Oakwood Manor Elementary offers a straightforward suburban elementary experience. Its academic performance is roughly middle-of-the-road for Clay County, and the lack of results for several grade levels means the full picture is incomplete. Parents may want to visit the school to ask about special programs, student support services, and how the school addresses the needs of its diverse enrollment. For those seeking a stable, mid-sized school in a residential suburban setting, it is worth a closer look.
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