Blue Springs R-Iv School District
- 1801 NW VESPER
- BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015
- (816) 224-1300
26 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 94.9% | 82.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,710 | $9,375 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.2 | 13.5 |
| Number of Schools | 22 | - |
| Number of Students | 13,949 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 920 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 13,949 | 15.2 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 186 |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,055 |
| 1st Grade Students | 987 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 998 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,059 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,060 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,084 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,115 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,129 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,057 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,163 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,073 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,036 |
| 12th Grade Students | 997 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 60 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 375 |
| Hispanic | 698 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,681 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 11,185 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 7,223 |
| Female | 6,776 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 920 | 15.2 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 19 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 58 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 362 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 480 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 242 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 18 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 39 |
| Elementary | 13 |
| Secondary | 26 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 13 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 657 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 14 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 103 |
| School Administrators | 39 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 30 |
| Student Support Services | 89 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 382 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $147,938,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $98,981,000 | 66.9% |
| Property Tax | $59,481,000 | 40.2% |
| All Other Taxes | $3,426,000 | 2.3% |
| Other School Systems | $1,631,000 | 1.1% |
| Cities and Counties | $1,768,000 | 1.2% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $147,000 | 0.10% |
| School Lunch | $3,212,000 | 2.2% |
| District Activity Receipts | $3,929,000 | 2.7% |
| Other Sales and Services | $2,770,000 | 1.9% |
| Interest Earnings | $5,299,000 | 3.6% |
| Miscellaneous | $688,000 | 0.5% |
| NCES and Census Revenue | $16,630,000 | 11.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $44,166,000 | 29.9% |
| General Formula Assistance | $36,021,000 | 24.3% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $1,163,000 | 0.8% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,582,000 | 1.1% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $128,000 | 0.09% |
| School Lunch Programs | $22,000 | 0.01% |
| Transportation Programs | $2,215,000 | 1.5% |
| Other Programs | $3,035,000 | 2.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $4,791,000 | 3.2% |
| Through State - Title I | $641,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,314,000 | 1.6% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $279,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $34,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $16,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $28,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $968,000 | 0.7% |
| Through State - Other | $177,000 | 0.1% |
| Direct - Other | $334,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $121,307,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $76,048,000 | 62.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $39,919,000 | 32.9% |
| Student Support | $7,897,000 | 5.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,792,000 | 2.6% |
| General Administration Support | $2,212,000 | 1.5% |
| School Administration Support | $5,063,000 | 3.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $11,938,000 | 8.1% |
| Student Transportation Support | $6,228,000 | 4.2% |
| Other Support Services | $2,789,000 | 1.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $5,340,000 | 4.4% |
| Food Services | $5,340,000 | 3.6% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 94.9% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,056 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 73 | 1.7% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Blue Springs R-Iv School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 22
- Students: 13,949
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 920
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BLUE SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2000 Nw Ashton Dr
Blue Springs, MO Public | 9-12 | 1,809 | 17.2 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1200 Se Adams Dairy Parkway
Blue Springs, MO Public | 9-12 | 1,379 | 14.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BRITTANY HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
 2701 Nw 1st St
Blue Springs, MO Public | 6-8 | 808 | 16.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CHAPEL LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3701 Ne Independence Ave
Lees Summit, MO Public | KG-5 | 450 | 17.7 |  Review This School |
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| CORDILL-MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4001 Sw Christiansen Rd
Blue Springs, MO Public | KG-5 | 510 | 16.3 | Review This School |
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| DANIEL YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
505 Se Shamrock Ln
Blue Springs, MO Public | KG-5 | 476 | 14.4 |  4.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| DELTA WOODS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4401 Ne Lakewood Way
Lees Summit, MO Public | 6-8 | 752 | 15.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FRANKLIN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1609 Clark Rd
Blue Springs, MO Public | KG-5 | 396 | 13.4 | Review This School |
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| FRESHMAN CENTER - G. BAKER BUILDING SCHOOL | ||||
2103 Nw Vesper
Blue Springs, MO Public | 9 | 1,078 | 18.0 | Review This School |
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| JAMES LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
717 Nw Park Rd
Blue Springs, MO Public | KG-5 | 477 | 15.0 |  3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| JAMES WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
201 Se Sunnyside School Rd
Blue Springs, MO Public | KG-5 | 468 | 17.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JOHN NOWLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5020 Nw Valley View Rd
Blue Springs, MO Public | KG-5 | 433 | 15.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LUCY FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
111 Ne Roanoke Dr
Blue Springs, MO Public | KG-5 | 596 | 16.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MORELAND RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
900 Sw Bishop Dr
Blue Springs, MO Public | 6-8 | 994 | 18.3 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| SPECIAL SERVICE CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
3575 Sw Liggett Rd
Blue Springs, MO Public | PK-12 | 203 | 8.8 | Review This School |
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| SUNNY POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3920 South R D Mize Rd
Blue Springs, MO Public | KG-5 | 483 | 14.5 | 5 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| SUNNY VALE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3930 South R D Mize Rd
Blue Springs, MO Public | 6-8 | 745 | 16.3 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| THOMAS J. ULTICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1812 Nw Vesper
Blue Springs, MO Public | KG-5 | 453 | 15.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| VALLEY VIEW HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
5000 Nw Valley View Rd
Blue Springs, MO Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| VOY SPEARS JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
201 Ne Anderson
Lees Summit, MO Public | KG-5 | 628 | 17.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WILLIAM BRYANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1101 Se Sunnyside School Rd
Blue Springs, MO Public | KG-5 | 489 | 15.8 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| WILLIAM YATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3600 Davidson Rd
Independence, MO Public | KG-5 | 372 | 12.7 | Review This School |
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