Serving 419 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas J. Ultican Elementary serves the eastern part of Blue Springs, MO, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School's student population of 419 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
419 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1951
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#754 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Gold
School Mascot
Wildkitten
Source: 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 #754 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School?
419 students attend Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School?
Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School offer ?
Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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