Very Good
#336 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 15% in state
Voy Spears Jr. Elem.
Elementary School · BLUE SPRINGS R-IV
201 NE ANDERSON, Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Enrollment
556
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
556
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#336 of 2,221
In Lee's Summit
#2 of 27
public schools
In district
#7 of 20
BLUE SPRINGS R-IV
Academic performance
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Voy Spears Jr. Elem.
Elementary School in Lee's Summit · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Voy Spears Jr. Elem.
Voy Spears Jr. Elem. is a public elementary school in Lee's Summit, MO, part of BLUE SPRINGS R-IV. Voy Spears Jr.
Elem. serves approximately 556 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. Voy Spears Jr. Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #336 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Voy Spears Jr. Elem. show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- District avg 7.2
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Voy Spears Jr. Elem. — Students at Voy Spears Jr. Elem. score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
13.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 39 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.2/10.
How Voy Spears Jr. Elem. Compares
See how Voy Spears Jr. Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
201 NE ANDERSON, Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Voy Spears Jr. Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. JOHN NOWLIN ELEM. (rated 8.8/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Blue Springs), which scores slightly higher. Another option is SUNNY POINTE ELEM. (rated 7.8/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Blue Springs), with a very similar rating. Additionally, CHAPEL LAKES ELEM. (rated 7.4/10, 2.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Lee's Summit, see our Lee's Summit schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| DELTA WOODS MIDDLE Lee'S Summit | 2.0 mi | 8.0 |
| WILLIAM YATES ELEM. Independence | 2.5 mi | 5.5 |
| CHAPEL LAKES ELEM. Lee'S Summit | 2.7 mi | 7.4 |
| WILLIAM SOUTHERN ELEM. Independence | 2.3 mi | 6.7 |
| SYCAMORE HILLS ELEM. Independence | 2.7 mi | 6.9 |
| LAKEVIEW WOODS SCHOOL Lee'S Summit | 3.0 mi | — |
| HILLTOP SCHOOL Lee'S Summit | 3.1 mi | — |
| LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY Kansas City | 2.6 mi | 6.5 |
| THE SCHOOLHOUSE, INC. Independence | 3.2 mi | — |
| JOHN NOWLIN ELEM. Blue Springs | 2.9 mi | 8.8 |
| FLEETRIDGE ELEM. Kansas City | 3.0 mi | 7.0 |
| BLACKBURN ELEM. Independence | 3.9 mi | 6.6 |
| GLENDALE ELEM. Independence | 3.9 mi | 6.4 |
| TRUMAN HIGH Independence | 3.7 mi | 5.0 |
| NORFLEET ELEM. Kansas City | 3.2 mi | 5.0 |
| HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION Independence | 4.1 mi | — |
| BRIDGER MIDDLE Independence | 4.4 mi | 5.4 |
| SUNNY POINTE ELEM. Blue Springs | 3.6 mi | 7.8 |
| JOHN W. LUFF ELEM. Independence | 3.8 mi | 6.4 |
| PAUL KINDER MIDDLE SCHOOL Blue Springs | 3.7 mi | 4.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64064 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$120,341
Median Home Value
$375,800
Median Rent
$1,416/mo
Population
19,955
College Educated
52.9%
Homeownership
82.6%
Avg Commute
24.1 min
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Median Age
41.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BEULAH RALPH ELEMENTARY Columbia, MO | 7.9 |
| DONALD D. SIEGRIST ELEM. Platte City, MO | 7.9 |
| LEE HUNTER ELEM. Sikeston, MO | 7.9 |
| LONG ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 7.9 |
| MASON RIDGE ELEM. Town & Country, MO | 7.9 |
| PHEASANT POINT ELEM. O'Fallon, MO | 7.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Voy Spears Jr. Elem.
What grades does Voy Spears Jr. Elem. serve?
Voy Spears Jr. Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Voy Spears Jr. Elem.?
Voy Spears Jr. Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Voy Spears Jr. Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Voy Spears Jr. Elem. is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Voy Spears Jr. Elem. rank in MO?
Voy Spears Jr. Elem. ranks #336 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Voy Spears Jr. Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Voy Spears Jr. Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Voy Spears Jr. Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Voy Spears Jr. Elem. has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Voy Spears Jr. Elem. a charter school?
No, Voy Spears Jr. Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Voy Spears Jr. Elem. a Title I school?
No, Voy Spears Jr. Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Voy Spears Jr. Elem.?
13.1% of students at Voy Spears Jr. 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 556
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 13.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (816) 874-3720
Resources & Links
District
BLUE SPRINGS R-IV- District Enrollment
- 14,744
- Schools in District
- 21
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,950
- District Rank
- #7 of 20
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