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BLUE SPRINGS R-IV

Missouri · Public School District
22
Schools
14,595
Students
$15,073
Per-Pupil Spend
+5% nat'l
28.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-24pp vs nat'l
95.5%
Graduation Rate
+9.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

BLUE SPRINGS R-IV is a public school district in Missouri serving 14,595 students across 22 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,073 is near the national average for a US public school district. 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (22)
Elementary Schools13 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CHAPEL LAKES ELEM.KG–05602
CORDILL-MASON ELEM.KG–05736
DANIEL YOUNG ELEM.PK–05358
FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM.KG–05411
JAMES LEWIS ELEM.PK–05467
JAMES WALKER ELEM.KG–05447
JOHN NOWLIN ELEM.KG–05438
LUCY FRANKLIN ELEM.KG–05562
SUNNY POINTE ELEM.KG–05505
THOMAS J. ULTICAN ELEM.KG–05430
VOY SPEARS JR. ELEM.KG–05565
WILLIAM BRYANT ELEM.KG–05437
WILLIAM YATES ELEM.KG–05414
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BRITTANY HILL MIDDLE06–08837
DELTA WOODS MIDDLE06–08793
MORELAND RIDGE MIDDLE06–081,071
PAUL KINDER MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08729
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BLUE SPRINGS HIGH09–122,383
BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH HIGH09–122,261
VALLEY VIEW HIGH09–120
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BLUE SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL CAMPU09–090
LIGGETT TRAIL EDUCATION CENTERPK–12149
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,073Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
67%
State
25.6%
Local (property tax)
66.8%
Federal
7.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (67%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
14,595
Students
28%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.5%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.5% graduation rate — 9.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in BLUE SPRINGS R-IV?
BLUE SPRINGS R-IV has 22 public schools, serving a total of 14,595 students.
What is the graduation rate for BLUE SPRINGS R-IV?
The graduation rate is 95.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does BLUE SPRINGS R-IV spend per student?
BLUE SPRINGS R-IV spends $15,073 per pupil — 5% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in BLUE SPRINGS R-IV?
28% of students in BLUE SPRINGS R-IV qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in BLUE SPRINGS R-IV?
No, BLUE SPRINGS R-IV does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does BLUE SPRINGS R-IV serve?
BLUE SPRINGS R-IV serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for BLUE SPRINGS R-IV?
The median opportunity score across schools in BLUE SPRINGS R-IV is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.