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#211 of 399 private schools in MO

St John Lalande School

Elementary School · Blue Springs, MO

A private elementary school in Blue Springs, MO serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

801 NW R D MIZE RD, Blue Springs, MO 64015

  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MO.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-5.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-4.5 / 10
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School Day Length6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,172.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Diversity Index33%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment174
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MO

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St John Lalande School 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • 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

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White81.0%
Hispanic8.6%
Black4.6%
Asian2.9%
Two or More2.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Thomas J. Ultican Elem.Enrollment path unverified4.8K–50.7 mi430Compare →
James Walker Elem.Enrollment path unverified8.1K–50.9 mi447Compare →
Franklin Smith Elem.Enrollment path unverified9.6K–51.6 mi420Compare →
Plaza Heights Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–121.6 mi212Compare →

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.

St John Lalande School is listed in Blue Springs, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St John Lalande School

St John Lalande School is a private elementary school in Blue Springs, MO, serving approximately 174 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #211 of 399 private schools in MO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St John Lalande School

What grades does St John Lalande School serve?

St John Lalande School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St John Lalande School?

St John Lalande School has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St John Lalande School?

The student-teacher ratio at St John Lalande School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St John Lalande School rank in MO?

St John Lalande School ranks #211 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is St John Lalande School's MySchoolScout rating?

St John Lalande School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St John Lalande School a private school?

Yes, St John Lalande School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St John Lalande School a religious school?

St John Lalande School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
174
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Jackson County
Area population (ZIP 64015)
31,814
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
38.4
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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