JAMES WALKER ELEM. vs FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM.
FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM. has a higher overall rating of 9.6/10 compared to 8.1/10. In math proficiency, JAMES WALKER ELEM. leads at 83.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
JAMES WALKER ELEM.
Blue Springs, MO
8.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
447 students
FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM.
Blue Springs, MO
9.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
420 students
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| Metric | JAMES WALKER ELEM. | FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.1 / 10 | 9.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.9 | 9.8 |
| Growth Score | 8.2 | 9.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.7% | 46% |
| Environment Score | 5.3 | 8.7 |
| State Rank | #243 of 2,221 | #6 of 2,221 |
| State Percentile | 89th | 100th |
Test Scores
| Subject | JAMES WALKER ELEM. | FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 83.0% | 59.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 74.0% | 50.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | JAMES WALKER ELEM. | FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 447 | 420 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 12.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.7% | 46.0% |
| District | BLUE SPRINGS R-IV | BLUE SPRINGS R-IV |
| City | Blue Springs | Blue Springs |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Blue Springs (64014) | Blue Springs (64015) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $84,187 | $81,242 |
| Median Home Value | $233,200 | $249,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,301 | $1,148 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 35.5% | 34.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% | 6.2% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 26 min |