Franklin Smith Elementary School
Tel:
(816) 874-3640
- Franklin Smith Elementary School serves 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (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 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Franklin Smith Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Franklin Smith Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Franklin Smith Elementary School's student population of 485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 485 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Franklin Smith Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Franklin Smith Elementary School is 0.56, which is more 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 | #439 out of 2085 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 7% |
| Black | 11% | 16% |
| White | 64% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 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 Franklin Smith Elementary School is Freshman Ctr. - G. Baker Bldg. (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Brittany Hill Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Daniel Young Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Blue Springs Daniel Young Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 331 students
1.0 miles
505 Se Shamrock Ln
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3630 1.0 PK-5 331 - Blue Springs Brittany Hill Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 845 students
1.1 miles
2701 Nw 1st St
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3470 1.1 6-8 845 - Blue Springs Moreland Ridge Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 989 students
1.2 miles
900 Sw Bishop Dr
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3540 1.2 6-8 989 - Blue Springs Freshman Ctr. - G. Baker Bldg. Grades: 9
1.3 miles
2103 Nw Vesper
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3440 1.3 9 n/a - Blue Springs Liggett Trail Education Center Grades: PK-12
1.3 miles
3575 Sw Liggett Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3680 1.3 PK-12 n/a
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