Serving 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Little Blue Elementary serves the eastern part of Independence, MO, encompassing an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Little Blue Elementary School's student population of 263 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
263 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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 0.60, 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
#1222 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
17%
15%
White
60%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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 #1222 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 Spring Branch Elementary School, Lucy Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Little Blue Elementary School?
263 students attend Little Blue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Little Blue Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 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 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Little Blue Elementary School offer ?
Little Blue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Little Blue Elementary School part of?
Little Blue Elementary School is part of Independence 30 School District.
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