How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Franklin Smith Elementary | Thomas J. Ultican Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Blue Springs, MO | Blue Springs, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 401 | 419 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.2:1 | 14:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.7% | 29.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Franklin Smith Elementary | Thomas J. Ultican Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,950 | $12,950 |
| District | Blue Springs School District | Blue Springs School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Franklin Smith Elementary | Thomas J. Ultican Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.6% | 67.1% |
| African American | 14.5% | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 9.7% | 7.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Franklin Smith Elementary | Thomas J. Ultican Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 442:1 | 428:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.2% | 16.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 23 | 17 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.