- Enrollment
- 2,429
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blue Springs, MO
Cordill-Mason Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Cordill-Mason Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290531000078
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cordill-Mason Elem. earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Blue Springs · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cordill-Mason Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cordill-Mason Elem. ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Blue Springs, MO.
School address
District: Blue Springs R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290531000078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Cordill-Mason Elem. shrank from 736 students in 2022-23 to 698 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 290531000078 · Blue Springs, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
681 enr · 13.1:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Springs High (2,429 students)
Cordill-Mason Elem. shrank from 736 students in 2022-23 to 698 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Cordill-Mason Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Springs H
Blue Springs High
2,429 students
- Blue Springs S
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
- This school 681
Cordill-Mason Elem.
681 students
What this shows Cordill-Mason Elem. reports 681 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cordill-Mason Elem. compares
Cordill-Mason Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 58% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Missouri - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 681 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
African American 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Cordill-Mason Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
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 Cordill-Mason Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Springs South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Kinder Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delta Woods Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moreland Ridge Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cordill-Mason Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,299
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~681 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cordill-Mason Elem.
How many students attend Cordill-Mason Elem.?
Cordill-Mason Elem. has 681 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blue Springs, MO. CCD year-over-year: 736 (2022-23) → 698 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cordill-Mason Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Cordill-Mason Elem. is 13.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cordill-Mason Elem.?
19.4% of students at Cordill-Mason Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cordill-Mason Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Cordill-Mason Elem. is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Blue Springs, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cordill-Mason Elem.?
Cordill-Mason Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Cordill-Mason Elem. rank among elementary schools in Blue Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Cordill-Mason Elem. ranks #6 of 8 elementary 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 elementary schools in Blue Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Blue Springs R-Iv?
Besides Cordill-Mason Elem., Blue Springs R-Iv also operates Blue Springs High (2,429 students), Blue Springs South High (2,299 students), and Paul Kinder Middle School (919 students). See the Blue Springs R-Iv district page for the complete list.