- Enrollment
- 2,429
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Blue Springs, MO
Blue Springs South High
Federal NCES profile for Blue Springs South High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290531000170
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Springs South High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #14 of 16
- public schools in Blue Springs · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Springs South High has class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Springs South High ranks #14 of 16 public schools in Blue Springs, MO.
School address
District: Blue Springs R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290531000170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Blue Springs South High held near 2,308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+47 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 122.9 → 123.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+47 students YoY 290531000170 · Blue Springs, MO High · LARGE · TRAD
2,299 enr · 18.8:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Springs High (2,429 students)
Blue Springs South High held near 2,308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+47 headcount). Teacher FTE added 122.9 → 123.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Blue Springs South High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Springs H
Blue Springs High
2,429 students
- This school
Blue Springs South High
2,299 students
- Paul Kinder Mi 919
Paul Kinder Middle School
919 students
- Delta Woods Mi 831
Delta Woods Middle
831 students
- Moreland Ridge 813
Moreland Ridge Middle
813 students
- Brittany Hill 807
Brittany Hill Middle
807 students
What this shows Blue Springs South High reports 2,299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Springs South High compares
Blue Springs South High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 47% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 66% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,299 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,299
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 96% in Missouri - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,950
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
207
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
African American 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Blue Springs South High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blue Springs R-Iv reports $12,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Springs South High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Kinder Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delta Woods Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moreland Ridge Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brittany Hill Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Springs South High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,299 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Springs South High
How many students attend Blue Springs South High?
Blue Springs South High has 2,299 students enrolled. It is a high school in Blue Springs, MO. CCD year-over-year: 2,261 (2022-23) → 2,308 (2023-24), nearly flat (+47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Springs South High?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Springs South High is 18.8:1, which is 47% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Springs South High?
15.7% of students at Blue Springs South High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Springs South High?
The largest demographic group at Blue Springs South High is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Blue Springs, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Springs South High?
Blue Springs South High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blue Springs South High rank among public schools in Blue Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Springs South High ranks #14 of 16 public schools in Blue Springs, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Blue Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Blue Springs R-Iv?
Besides Blue Springs South High, Blue Springs R-Iv also operates Blue Springs High (2,429 students), Paul Kinder Middle School (919 students), and Delta Woods Middle (831 students). See the Blue Springs R-Iv district page for the complete list.