- Enrollment
- 2,429
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blue Springs, MO
Franklin Smith Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Smith Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290531000080
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Smith Elem. earns 54/100 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 8
- elementary schools in Blue Springs · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Smith Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Smith Elem. ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Blue Springs, MO.
School address
District: Blue Springs R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290531000080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Franklin Smith Elem. held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 290531000080 · Blue Springs, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 12.9:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Springs High (2,429 students)
Franklin Smith Elem. held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Franklin Smith 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 401
Franklin Smith Elem.
401 students
What this shows Franklin Smith Elem. reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Smith Elem. compares
Franklin Smith Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 29% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Missouri - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
African American 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Franklin Smith 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 Franklin Smith Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Springs South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Kinder Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delta Woods Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moreland Ridge Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Smith 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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Smith Elem.
How many students attend Franklin Smith Elem.?
Franklin Smith Elem. has 401 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blue Springs, MO. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Smith Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Smith Elem. is 12.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Smith Elem.?
32.6% of students at Franklin Smith Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Smith Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Smith Elem. is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Blue Springs, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Smith Elem.?
Franklin Smith Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Franklin Smith Elem. rank among elementary schools in Blue Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Smith Elem. ranks #1 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 Franklin Smith 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.