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#942 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 42% in state
Cordill-mason Elem.
Elementary School · Blue Springs R-iv · Blue Springs, MO
A Blue Springs R-iv elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4001 SW CHRISTIANSEN RD, Blue Springs, MO 64014
- Math 61% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cordill-mason Elem. score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cordill-mason Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,686/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blue Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,187
Median home value
$233,200
Median rent
$1,301/mo
College educated
35.5%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Daniel Young Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Liggett Trail Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| Voy Spears Jr. Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | Not available | 556 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Blue Springs R-iv
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #13 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cordill-mason Elem. is listed in BLUE SPRINGS R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cordill-mason Elem.
Cordill-mason Elem. is a public elementary school in Blue Springs, MO, part of Blue Springs R-iv, serving approximately 698 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #942 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cordill-mason Elem.
What grades does Cordill-mason Elem. serve?
Cordill-mason Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cordill-mason Elem.?
Cordill-mason Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 698 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cordill-mason Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Cordill-mason Elem. is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cordill-mason Elem. rank in MO?
Cordill-mason Elem. ranks #942 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Cordill-mason Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Cordill-mason Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cordill-mason Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cordill-mason Elem. has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cordill-mason Elem. a charter school?
No, Cordill-mason Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cordill-mason Elem. a Title I school?
No, Cordill-mason Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cordill-mason Elem.?
25.6% of students at Cordill-mason Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 698
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (816) 874-3610
- Area population (ZIP 64014)
- 28,434
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64014; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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