Public schools in Blue Springs, MO
17 open public schools with an address in Blue Springs, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,217
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Blue Springs public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Blue Springs, MO: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,217 students, an average of 719 per school. The largest campus is Blue Springs High (2,429 students), and the largest elementary school is Cordill-Mason Elem. (681).
Every listed school belongs to Blue Springs R-IV. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 32% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Blue Springs
Elementary schools in Blue Springs
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordill-Mason Elem. Blue Springs R-IV | KG–05 | 681 | 13.4:1 | |
| Daniel Young Elem. Blue Springs R-IV | PK–05 | 330 | 12.9:1 | |
| Franklin Smith Elem. Blue Springs R-IV | KG–05 | 401 | 12.2:1 | |
| James Lewis Elem. Blue Springs R-IV | PK–05 | 473 | 12.8:1 | |
| James Walker Elem. Blue Springs R-IV | KG–05 | 456 | 14.3:1 | |
| John Nowlin Elem. Blue Springs R-IV | KG–05 | 460 | 13.7:1 | |
| Lucy Franklin Elem. Blue Springs R-IV | KG–05 | 536 | 14.9:1 | |
| Sunny Pointe Elem. Blue Springs R-IV | KG–05 | 506 | 13.3:1 | |
| Thomas J. Ultican Elem. Blue Springs R-IV | KG–05 | 419 | 14:1 | |
| William Bryant Elem. Blue Springs R-IV | KG–05 | 529 | 16.8:1 |
Middle schools in Blue Springs
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brittany Hill Middle Blue Springs R-IV | 06–08 | 807 | 14.2:1 | |
| Moreland Ridge Middle Blue Springs R-IV | 06–08 | 813 | 14.4:1 | |
| Paul Kinder Middle School Blue Springs R-IV | 06–08 | 919 | 16.1:1 |
High schools in Blue Springs
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs High Blue Springs R-IV | 09–12 | 2,429 | 15.9:1 | |
| Blue Springs South High Blue Springs R-IV | 09–12 | 2,299 | 18.2:1 | |
| Valley View High Blue Springs R-IV · Alternative School | 08–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Blue Springs
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liggett Trail Education Center Blue Springs R-IV | PK–12 | 159 | 7.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.7%
- Hispanic11.5%
- Black13.1%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial8%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Blue Springs schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,217 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Blue Springs
How many public schools are in Blue Springs, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Blue Springs: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 12,217 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Blue Springs?
All listed public schools with an address in Blue Springs belong to Blue Springs R-IV. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Blue Springs?
Blue Springs High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Blue Springs, with 2,429 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Blue Springs?
No school with an address in Blue Springs is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Missouri.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Blue Springs schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Blue Springs public schools is 14:1, higher than the Missouri school median of 12.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Blue Springs guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Missouri cities