LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY vs WILLIAM YATES ELEM.
WILLIAM YATES ELEM. has a higher overall rating of 5.5/10 compared to 4.8/10. WILLIAM YATES ELEM. is significantly larger with 447 students, about 1.6× the size of LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY (281). In math proficiency, WILLIAM YATES ELEM. leads at 67.0%.
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.
LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY
Independence, MO
4.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
281 students
WILLIAM YATES ELEM.
Independence, MO
5.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
447 students
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| Metric | LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY | WILLIAM YATES ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.8 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.1 | 9.7 |
| Growth Score | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.7% | 46.3% |
| Environment Score | 7.4 | 6.5 |
| State Rank | #1,833 of 2,221 | #1,515 of 2,221 |
| State Percentile | 18th | 32th |
Test Scores
| Subject | LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY | WILLIAM YATES ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 42.0% | 67.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 47.0% | 62.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY | WILLIAM YATES ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 281 | 447 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.2:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.7% | 46.3% |
| District | INDEPENDENCE 30 | BLUE SPRINGS R-IV |
| City | Independence | Independence |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Independence (64057) | Independence (64055) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,441 | $64,646 |
| Median Home Value | $235,700 | $173,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,139 | $1,098 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 28.5% | 23.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% | 13.0% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 24 min |