Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School's student population of 462 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 2092 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
73%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School is ranked #193 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas J. Ultican Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunny Pointe Elementary School, Norfleet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School?
462 students attend Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School?
Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School offer ?
Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School part of?
Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School is part of Blue Springs R-IV School District.
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