Daniel Young Elementary School
Daniel Young Elementary School serves 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Daniel Young Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Daniel Young Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Daniel Young Elementary School's student population of 331 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 331 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Daniel Young Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Daniel Young Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #244 out of 2085 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 7% |
| Black | 6% | 16% |
| White | 74% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Blue Springs R-IV School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Daniel Young Elementary School is Liggett Trail Education Center (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Brittany Hill Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Blue Springs Brittany Hill Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 845 students
0.2 miles
2701 Nw 1st St
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3470 0.2 6-8 845 - Blue Springs Moreland Ridge Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 989 students
0.5 miles
900 Sw Bishop Dr
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3540 0.5 6-8 989 - Blue Springs Cordill-mason Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 743 students
0.8 miles
4001 Sw Christiansen Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3610 0.8 PK-5 743 - Blue Springs Franklin Smith Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 485 students
1.0 miles
1609 Clark Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3640 1.0 PK-5 485 - Blue Springs Liggett Trail Education Center Grades: PK-12
1.2 miles
3575 Sw Liggett Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3680 1.2 PK-12 n/a
School Reviews
| 5 I am a parent of a special needs child, and Daniel Young has been verygood about meeting her needs. Thank you all!!! - Posted by Parent - rkenn |
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