Below Average
#1903 of 2,221 schools in MO
Daniel Young Elem.
Elementary School · Blue Springs R-iv · Blue Springs, MO
A Blue Springs R-iv elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
505 SE SHAMROCK LN, Blue Springs, MO 64014
- Math 58% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Daniel Young Elem. score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2021, to 49% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 37 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Daniel Young 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Bryant Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Cordill-mason Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 698 | Compare → |
| Plaza Heights Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Franklin Smith Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 420 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #19 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
Daniel Young Elem. is listed in BLUE SPRINGS R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Daniel Young Elem.
Daniel Young Elem. is a public elementary school in Blue Springs, MO, part of Blue Springs R-iv, serving approximately 326 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,903 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Daniel Young Elem.
What grades does Daniel Young Elem. serve?
Daniel Young Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Daniel Young Elem.?
Daniel Young Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Young Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Young Elem. is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Daniel Young Elem. rank in MO?
Daniel Young Elem. ranks #1,903 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Daniel Young Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Daniel Young Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Daniel Young Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Daniel Young Elem. has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Daniel Young Elem. a charter school?
No, Daniel Young Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Daniel Young Elem. a Title I school?
No, Daniel Young Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Daniel Young Elem.?
39.3% of students at Daniel Young 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (816) 874-3630
- 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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