Very Good
#471 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 21% in state
Lucy Franklin Elem.
Elementary School · Blue Springs R-iv · Blue Springs, MO
A Blue Springs R-iv elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
111 NE ROANOKE DR, Blue Springs, MO 64014
- Math 65% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lucy Franklin Elem. score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 64% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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
23%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lucy Franklin 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Lewis Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| St John Lalande SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| James Walker Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Thomas J. Ultican Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 430 | 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
- #9 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
Lucy Franklin Elem. is listed in BLUE SPRINGS R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lucy Franklin Elem.
Lucy Franklin Elem. is a public elementary school in Blue Springs, MO, part of Blue Springs R-iv, serving approximately 543 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #471 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lucy Franklin Elem.
What grades does Lucy Franklin Elem. serve?
Lucy Franklin Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lucy Franklin Elem.?
Lucy Franklin Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucy Franklin Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucy Franklin Elem. is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lucy Franklin Elem. rank in MO?
Lucy Franklin Elem. ranks #471 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Lucy Franklin Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Lucy Franklin Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Lucy Franklin Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lucy Franklin Elem. has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lucy Franklin Elem. a charter school?
No, Lucy Franklin Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lucy Franklin Elem. a Title I school?
No, Lucy Franklin Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lucy Franklin Elem.?
23.0% of students at Lucy Franklin 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
- 543
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (816) 874-3690
- 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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