Daniel Young Elementary School
- Daniel Young Elementary School serves 322 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 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 28%.
School Overview
- Daniel Young Elementary School's student population of 322 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 322 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Daniel Young Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Daniel Young Elementary School is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall School Rank | #202 out of 2,073 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 6% |
| Black | 5% | 16% |
| White | 75% | 72% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.23 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Blue Springs R-iv School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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, 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 | 832 students
0.2 miles
2701 Nw 1st St
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816)874-3470 0.2 6-8 832 - Blue Springs Moreland Ridge Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 981 students
0.5 miles
900 Sw Bishop Dr
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816)874-3540 0.5 6-8 981 - Blue Springs Cordill-mason Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 737 students
0.8 miles
4001 Sw Christiansen Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816)874-3610 0.8 PK-5 737 - Blue Springs Franklin Smith Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 514 students
1.0 miles
1609 Clark Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816)874-3640 1.0 PK-5 514 - 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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