Enrollment
330
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blue Springs, MO
Daniel Young Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Daniel Young Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290531002367
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniel Young Elem. earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Blue Springs · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Daniel Young Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Young Elem. ranks #1 of 3 schools in Blue Springs, MO.
School address
District: Blue Springs R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290531002367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Daniel Young Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Daniel Young Elem.
Daniel Young Elem. is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Blue Springs, Missouri, enrolling 330 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 330 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 406 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #42, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Blue Springs R-Iv also operates Blue Springs High (2,429 students) and Blue Springs South High (2,299 students) alongside Daniel Young Elem..
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Daniel Young Elem. compares
Daniel Young Elem. on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 47% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,399
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Daniel Young Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blue Springs R-Iv, which includes Daniel Young Elem..
$11,399
Per student
-12%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.8%
State 25.6%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Daniel Young 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moreland Ridge Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniel Young Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,429
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~330 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Daniel Young Elem.
How many students attend Daniel Young Elem.?
Daniel Young Elem. has 330 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blue Springs, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Young Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Young Elem. is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daniel Young Elem.?
24.3% of students at Daniel Young Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daniel Young Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Daniel Young Elem. is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Blue Springs, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniel Young Elem.?
Daniel Young Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Daniel Young Elem. rank among schools in Blue Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Young Elem. ranks #1 of 3 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 schools in Blue Springs on the city page.
Is Daniel Young Elem. a good school?
Daniel Young Elem. earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Blue Springs R-Iv?
Besides Daniel Young 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.
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