- Enrollment
- 2,429
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blue Springs, MO
Thomas J. Ultican Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Thomas J. Ultican Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290531000086
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas J. Ultican Elem. earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Blue Springs · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas J. Ultican Elem. has class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas J. Ultican Elem. ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Blue Springs, MO.
School address
District: Blue Springs R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290531000086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Thomas J. Ultican Elem. held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 290531000086 · Blue Springs, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 14.4:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Springs High (2,429 students)
Thomas J. Ultican Elem. held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Thomas J. Ultican 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 419
Thomas J. Ultican Elem.
419 students
What this shows Thomas J. Ultican Elem. reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas J. Ultican Elem. compares
Thomas J. Ultican 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 34% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Missouri - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
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 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Thomas J. Ultican 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 Thomas J. Ultican 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 | 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 Thomas J. Ultican 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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas J. Ultican Elem.
How many students attend Thomas J. Ultican Elem.?
Thomas J. Ultican Elem. has 419 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blue Springs, MO. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas J. Ultican Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas J. Ultican Elem. is 14.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas J. Ultican Elem.?
30.2% of students at Thomas J. Ultican Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas J. Ultican Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Thomas J. Ultican Elem. is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Blue Springs, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas J. Ultican Elem.?
Thomas J. Ultican Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Thomas J. Ultican Elem. rank among elementary schools in Blue Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas J. Ultican Elem. ranks #4 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 Thomas J. Ultican 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.