Franklin Smith Elementary

Summary:

Franklin Smith Elementary is a public elementary school in Blue Springs, Missouri, serving 411 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Blue Springs R-IV School District, which is ranked 24th out of 376 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Franklin Smith Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Missouri, with students outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 80.8% of 3rd-grade students at Franklin Smith Elementary were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 63.5% for the Blue Springs R-IV district and 41.1% for the state of Missouri. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students.

Despite its diverse student body, Franklin Smith Elementary has maintained strong academic performance across different racial subgroups. The school's African American and Hispanic students have consistently ranked among the top in the state for their respective racial groups. Additionally, Franklin Smith Elementary outperforms nearby schools like John Nowlin Elementary, Sunny Pointe Elementary, and James Lewis Elementary in academic achievement, demonstrating its status as a high-performing institution within the Blue Springs R-IV district.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1609 Clark Rd
       Blue Springs, MO  64015-5346


(816) 874-3640

District: Blue Springs R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
66th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,926 Help


Students who attend Franklin Smith Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Moreland Ridge Middle
High:    Blue Springs South High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  411

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.6%
African American:
15.1%
Two or more races:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.8% Help


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Compare Details Franklin Smith Elementary ranks better than 92.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 6th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Blue Springs R-IV School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.06. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.6%), African American (15.1%), two or more races (10.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Smith Elementary is 13.1, which is the 2nd best among 13 elementary schools in the Blue Springs R-IV School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Smith Elementary is $10,926, which is the 6th highest among 13 elementary schools in the Blue Springs R-IV School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Franklin Smith Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Smith Elementary 66th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Franklin Smith Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Blue Springs R-IV:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Springs R-IV 24th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Franklin Smith Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Franklin Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.87 326th 1074 69.6%
2007 66.92 280th 1080 74.1%
2008 48.74 589th 1084 45.7%
2009 85.69 88th 1053 91.6%
2010 85.64 87th 1066 91.8%
2011 77.80 177th 1088 83.7%
2012 76.19 189th 1085 82.6%
2013 82.20 119th 1108 89.3%
2014 74.52 217th 1089 80.1%
2015 87.93 78th 1058 92.6%
2016 88.49 67th 865 92.3%
2017 86.23 93rd 1032 91.0%
2018 74.05 234th 1045 77.6%
2019 68.57 295th 1052 72.0%
2021 86.74 97th 901 89.2%
2022 90.77 52nd 908 94.3%
2023 89.06 66th 898 92.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Franklin Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.77 5th 32 84.4%
2019 69.02 9th 41 78.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklin Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.89 110th 887 87.6%
2019 69.18 178th 907 80.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Franklin Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 90.05 8th 250 96.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Franklin Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.16 11th 105 89.5%
2019 74.44 15th 120 87.5%
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Rank History for White students at Franklin Smith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.86 236th 898 73.7%
2019 65.26 271st 917 70.4%
2021 90.94 38th 691 94.5%
2022 89.73 45th 675 93.3%
2023 91.84 34th 673 94.9%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Franklin Smith Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Franklin Smith Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 743 743
1992 652 15 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1993 611 22 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1994 622 18 1 15 3 n/a n/a 0 659
1995 517 20 4 14 3 n/a n/a 0 558
1996 517 20 4 14 3 n/a n/a 0 558
1997 516 19 2 14 3 n/a n/a 0 554
1998 531 26 2 12 1 n/a n/a 0 572
1999 501 22 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2000 442 22 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2001 397 25 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2002 372 15 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2003 372 15 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2004 379 20 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2005 358 42 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2006 361 53 9 13 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2007 311 55 8 18 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2008 316 52 10 22 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2009 303 46 17 21 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2010 309 50 13 24 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2011 373 62 19 38 1 0 6 0 499
2012 378 53 18 37 0 0 21 0 507
2013 343 53 14 40 0 0 37 0 487
2014 349 47 11 31 0 3 52 0 493
2015 339 41 6 25 0 1 66 0 478
2016 227 38 8 34 0 0 32 0 339
2017 330 56 4 68 0 2 54 0 514
2018 310 53 4 54 4 1 59 0 485
2019 330 46 8 51 3 1 54 0 493
2020 299 44 5 39 1 1 43 0 432
2021 285 51 6 35 5 0 39 0 421
2022 302 58 6 32 6 0 52 0 456
2023 249 62 9 41 7 0 43 0 411

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Franklin Smith Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 743 38.1 19.5 n/a
1992 678 38.1 17.7 5.5
1993 651 35.2 18.5 8.6
1994 659 37.3 17.7 12.4
1995 558 31.9 17.5 12.2
1996 558 31.9 17.5 12.2
1997 554 33.0 16.8 10.8
1998 572 33.5 17.1 10.1
1999 537 33.5 16.0 13.6
2000 474 32.1 14.8 9.9
2001 431 31.2 13.8 11.4
2002 402 31.9 12.6 15.9
2003 402 31.9 12.6 15.9
2004 414 33.4 12.4 28
2005 416 32.2 12.9 31.3
2006 436 29.7 14.7 31.9
2007 392 28.6 13.7 35.5
2008 400 29.5 13.6 33.8
2009 387 32.5 11.9 32.3
2010 396 29.6 13.3 38.9
2011 499 31.6 15.7 50.3
2012 507 32.8 15.4 52.9
2013 487 32.5 14.9 52.6
2014 493 33.6 14.6 52.3
2015 478 32.0 14.9 47.1
2016 339 32.0 10.5 44.8
2017 514 30.7 16.7 55.8
2018 485 33.2 14.5 43.9
2019 493 33.3 14.7 51.9
2020 432 33.7 12.8 49.1
2021 421 29.4 14.2 43.9
2022 456 33.5 13.6 25.7
2023 411 31.2 13.1 42.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Franklin Smith Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 743 38.1 19.5 n/a
1992 678 38.1 17.7 5.5
1993 651 35.2 18.5 8.6
1994 659 37.3 17.7 12.4
1995 558 31.9 17.5 12.2
1996 558 31.9 17.5 12.2
1997 554 33.0 16.8 10.8
1998 572 33.5 17.1 10.1
1999 537 33.5 16.0 13.6
2000 474 32.1 14.8 9.9
2001 431 31.2 13.8 11.4
2002 402 31.9 12.6 15.9
2003 402 31.9 12.6 15.9
2004 414 33.4 12.4 28
2005 416 32.2 12.9 31.3
2006 436 29.7 14.7 31.9
2007 392 28.6 13.7 35.5
2008 400 29.5 13.6 33.8
2009 387 32.5 11.9 32.3
2010 396 29.6 13.3 38.9
2011 499 31.6 15.7 50.3
2012 507 32.8 15.4 52.9
2013 487 32.5 14.9 52.6
2014 493 33.6 14.6 52.3
2015 478 32.0 14.9 47.1
2016 339 32.0 10.5 44.8
2017 514 30.7 16.7 55.8
2018 485 33.2 14.5 43.9
2019 493 33.3 14.7 51.9
2020 432 33.7 12.8 49.1
2021 421 29.4 14.2 43.9
2022 456 33.5 13.6 25.7
2023 411 31.2 13.1 42.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Franklin Smith Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $298 (2.8%) $10,205 (97.2%) $10,502
2020 $340 (3.1%) $10,497 (96.9%) $10,837
2021 $653 (5.4%) $11,406 (94.6%) $12,059
2022 $677 (6.2%) $10,250 (93.8%) $10,926

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin Smith Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 295th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 66th of 898 Elementary schools
 20.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin Smith Elementary)67.180.8
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Blue Springs R-IV)72.363.5
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Smith Elementary)51.958.5
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blue Springs R-IV)66.257.3
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Smith Elementary)51.967.7
 15.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Blue Springs R-IV)72.666
 6.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Smith Elementary)48.265.2
 17%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Springs R-IV)70.557.4
 13.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.344.3
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Smith Elementary)57.655.4
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Blue Springs R-IV)72.363.1
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Franklin Smith Elementary)56.656.8
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (Blue Springs R-IV)64.160.3
 3.8%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Smith Elementary)4970.2
 21.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Springs R-IV)6763.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students493411
 16.6%
African American4662
 34.8%
American Indian37
 133.3%
Asian89
 12.5%
Hispanic5141
 19.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White330249
 24.5%
Two or More Races5443
 20.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.9%42.8%
 9.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Smith Elementary

Students who attend Franklin Smith Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Moreland Ridge Middle
High : Blue Springs South High

In the 2022-23 school year, 411 students attended Franklin Smith Elementary.

Yes. Franklin Smith Elementary ranks in the top 7.3% of Missouri elementary schools.

Students at Franklin Smith Elementary are 61% White, 15% African American, 10% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.


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