How do these schools compare?
| Metric | FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM. | PAUL KINDER MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | BLUE SPRINGS, MO | BLUE SPRINGS, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 401 | 919 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 15.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.6% | 27.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM. | PAUL KINDER MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,073 | $15,073 |
| District | BLUE SPRINGS R-IV | BLUE SPRINGS R-IV |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM. | PAUL KINDER MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.6% | 62.1% |
| African American | 14.5% | 13.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% | 11.2% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 9.7% | 9.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM. | PAUL KINDER MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 401:1 | 459.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.5% | 15.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 23 | 115 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.