Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Little Blue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Little Blue Elementary serves the northeast part of Kansas City, MO, covering an area of approximately 5.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Little Blue Elementary School's student population of 379 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Little Blue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Little Blue Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1579 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Blue Elementary School's ranking?
Little Blue Elementary School is ranked #1579 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Little Blue Elementary School often compared to?
Little Blue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Southern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Little Blue Elementary School?
379 students attend Little Blue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Little Blue Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Little Blue Elementary School?
Little Blue Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Little Blue Elementary School offer ?
Little Blue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Little Blue Elementary School part of?
Little Blue Elementary School is part of Raytown C-2 School District.
In what neighborhood is Little Blue Elementary School located?
Little Blue Elementary School is located in the East Side neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 14 other public schools located in East Side.
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