Excellent
#23 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 1% in state
James Lewis Elem.
Elementary School · Blue Springs R-iv · Blue Springs, MO
A Blue Springs R-iv elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
717 NW PARK RD, Blue Springs, MO 64015
- Math 66% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs MO 47% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James Lewis Elem. score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 66% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 39 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where James Lewis 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$81,242
Median home value
$249,500
Median rent
$1,148/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64015; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Franklin Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 543 | Compare → |
| St John Lalande SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Thomas J. Ultican Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Sunny Pointe Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 518 | 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
- #2 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
James Lewis Elem. is listed in BLUE SPRINGS R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Lewis Elem.
James Lewis Elem. is a public elementary school in Blue Springs, MO, part of Blue Springs R-iv, serving approximately 471 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Lewis Elem.
What grades does James Lewis Elem. serve?
James Lewis Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend James Lewis Elem.?
James Lewis Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Lewis Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at James Lewis Elem. is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Lewis Elem. rank in MO?
James Lewis Elem. ranks #23 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is James Lewis Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
James Lewis Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 James Lewis Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Lewis Elem. has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is James Lewis Elem. a charter school?
No, James Lewis Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Lewis Elem. a Title I school?
No, James Lewis Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Lewis Elem.?
26.3% of students at James Lewis 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
- 471
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (816) 874-3650
- Area population (ZIP 64015)
- 31,814
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 64015; 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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