How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Voy Spears Jr. Elementary | William Southern Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lee's Summit, MO | Independence, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 546 | 458 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 10.4% | 63.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Voy Spears Jr. Elementary | William Southern Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,950 | $12,302 |
| District | Blue Springs School District | Independence School District 30 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Voy Spears Jr. Elementary | William Southern Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.6% | 36.9% |
| African American | 10.8% | 34.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% | 17.7% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 9.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Voy Spears Jr. Elementary | William Southern Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 536:1 | 363:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 6.7% | 24.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 19 | 46 |
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.