Voy Spears Junior Elementary

Summary:

Voy Spears Junior Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Lees Summit, Missouri, serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top 15 elementary schools in the state, thanks to its strong academic performance, diverse student population, and efficient use of resources.

Voy Spears Junior Elementary stands out for its consistently high academic achievement, with significantly higher percentages of students proficient or better in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts compared to the Blue Springs R-IV district and the state of Missouri. The school's student body is more racially diverse than nearby schools, with 9.91% African American, 8.32% Hispanic, and 3.36% Asian students. Additionally, Voy Spears Junior Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 10.97%, compared to the higher rates at nearby schools like Sunny Pointe Elementary and John W. Luff Elementary.

What sets Voy Spears Junior Elementary apart is its commitment to providing a high-quality education to all students, regardless of their background. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 15.8 and higher spending per student ($10,732) compared to the state average suggest that the school invests heavily in its educational resources and programs. This dedication to excellence has allowed Voy Spears Junior Elementary to maintain its status as one of the top-performing elementary schools in Missouri for over a decade, serving as a model for other schools to emulate.

Detail:

Public K-5

201 NE Anderson
Lees Summit, MO 64064-1287

(816) 874-3720

District: Blue Springs R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
15^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,732

Students who attend Voy Spears Junior Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Delta Woods Middle
High:	Blue Springs South High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 565

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.2%

African American:

9.9%

Hispanic:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Voy Spears Junior Elementary ranks better than 98.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2^nd among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Blue Springs R-IV School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.78. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.2%), African American (9.9%), Hispanic (8.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Blue Springs R-IV School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Voy Spears Junior Elementary is 15.8. 11 elementary schools in the Blue Springs R-IV School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Voy Spears Junior Elementary employs 35.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Voy Spears Junior Elementary is $10,732. 7 elementary schools in the Blue Springs R-IV School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Voy Spears Junior Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Voy Spears Junior Elementary 15^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Voy Spears Junior Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Blue Springs R-IV:

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

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Rank History for Voy Spears Junior Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Voy Spears Junior Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	87.68	58^th	1074	94.6%
2007	93.80	11^th	1080	99.0%
2008	90.07	37^th	1084	96.6%
2009	93.44	24^th	1053	97.7%
2010	94.80	13^th	1066	98.8%
2011	88.73	51^st	1088	95.3%
2012	88.78	56^th	1085	94.8%
2013	92.43	24^th	1108	97.8%
2014	94.29	18^th	1089	98.3%
2015	95.34	11^th	1058	99.0%
2016	95.93	5^th	865	99.4%
2017	96.98	3^rd	1032	99.7%
2018	97.94	5^th	1045	99.5%
2019	97.91	4^th	1052	99.6%
2021	96.61	14^th	901	98.4%
2022	96.38	14^th	908	98.5%
2023	96.78	15^th	898	98.3%

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Rank History for White students at Voy Spears Junior Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	97.89	7^th	898	99.2%
2019	97.19	7^th	917	99.2%
2021	97.13	6^th	691	99.1%
2022	97.49	7^th	675	99.0%
2023	97.48	5^th	673	99.3%

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Voy Spears Junior Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	383	45	11	10	0	n/a	n/a	449
2003	383	45	11	10	0	n/a	n/a	449
2004	428	45	19	13	0	n/a	n/a	505
2005	475	54	21	18	0	n/a	n/a	568
2006	513	62	16	18	2	n/a	n/a	611
2007	534	64	23	19	1	n/a	n/a	641
2008	524	69	26	23	1	n/a	n/a	643
2009	504	80	32	21	1	n/a	n/a	638
2010	501	77	30	16	4	n/a	n/a	628
2011	489	78	33	20	4	0	1	625
2012	480	69	35	22	3	0	13	622
2013	470	56	32	19	3	0	15	595
2014	471	49	35	17	4	0	21	597
2015	461	49	30	17	4	1	23	585
2016	450	51	14	30	1	1	17	564
2017	411	52	16	39	1	1	20	540
2018	394	51	15	35	1	1	17	514
2019	381	58	17	38	1	2	22	519
2020	389	40	16	37	0	2	25	509
2021	389	44	18	37	0	1	25	514
2022	401	47	21	41	2	1	23	536
2023	408	56	19	47	2	2	31	565

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 Voy Spears Junior Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	449	24.8	18.1	4
2003	449	24.8	18.1	4
2004	505	27.8	18.2	3.4
2005	568	31.8	17.9	3.7
2006	611	35.2	17.4	4.9
2007	641	33.3	19.2	5.6
2008	643	37.5	17.1	5.4
2009	638	38.8	16.4	6.1
2010	628	35.7	17.5	7.6
2011	625	32.7	19.0	7.8
2012	622	34.9	17.8	6.6
2013	595	34.6	17.1	5.9
2014	597	35.6	16.7	7.4
2015	585	35.0	16.7	7.4
2016	564	34.0	16.5	6.9
2017	540	28.4	19.0	10.7
2018	514	32.7	15.6	10.9
2019	519	34.3	15.1	13.7
2020	509	33.8	15.0	12.6
2021	514	35.6	14.4	11.5
2022	536	33.5	16.0	4.9
2023	565	35.7	15.8	11

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 Voy Spears Junior Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	449	24.8	18.1	4
2003	449	24.8	18.1	4
2004	505	27.8	18.2	3.4
2005	568	31.8	17.9	3.7
2006	611	35.2	17.4	4.9
2007	641	33.3	19.2	5.6
2008	643	37.5	17.1	5.4
2009	638	38.8	16.4	6.1
2010	628	35.7	17.5	7.6
2011	625	32.7	19.0	7.8
2012	622	34.9	17.8	6.6
2013	595	34.6	17.1	5.9
2014	597	35.6	16.7	7.4
2015	585	35.0	16.7	7.4
2016	564	34.0	16.5	6.9
2017	540	28.4	19.0	10.7
2018	514	32.7	15.6	10.9
2019	519	34.3	15.1	13.7
2020	509	33.8	15.0	12.6
2021	514	35.6	14.4	11.5
2022	536	33.5	16.0	4.9
2023	565	35.7	15.8	11

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 Voy Spears Junior Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$198 (2.0%)	$9,656 (98.0%)	$9,854
2020	$214 (2.1%)	$9,805 (97.9%)	$10,019
2021	$776 (7.0%)	$10,364 (93.0%)	$11,140
2022	$928 (8.6%)	$9,804 (91.4%)	$10,732

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Voy Spears Junior Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 4^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 15^th of 898 Elementary schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Voy Spears Junior Elementary)	83.5	82.2	1.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blue Springs R-IV)	72.3	63.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Voy Spears Junior Elementary)	84.7	76	8.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blue Springs R-IV)	66.2	57.3	8.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Voy Spears Junior Elementary)	79.7	77.5	2.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blue Springs R-IV)	72.6	66	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Voy Spears Junior Elementary)	77.6	86.6	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Springs R-IV)	70.5	64.1	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Voy Spears Junior Elementary)	87.4	71.3	16.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blue Springs R-IV)	72.3	63.1	9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Voy Spears Junior Elementary)	80.6	69.4	11.2%
5th Grade Science (Blue Springs R-IV)	64.1	60.3	3.8%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Voy Spears Junior Elementary)	82.5	71.3	11.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Springs R-IV)	67	63.3	3.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	519	565	8.9%
African American	58	56	3.4%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	17	19	11.8%
Hispanic	38	47	23.7%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	381	408	7.1%
Two or More Races	22	31	40.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.7%	11%	2.7%

Schools Near Voy Spears Junior Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Voy Spears Junior Elementary	Public	K-5	201 NE Anderson	Lees Summit	64064	Jackson County	Blue Springs R-IV	No	No	No	No	(816) 874-3720	565	36	15.8	11.0%	408 (72.2%)	56 (9.9%)	47 (8.3%)	19 (3.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	31 (5.5%)	96.8	15^th of 898 public elementary schools	98.3%		96.4	14^th of 908 public elementary schools	98.5%	1	82.2	77.5	71.3	69.4	76.0	86.6	71.3	$10,732	$928	$9,804
William Southern Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4300 S Phelps Rd	Independence	64055	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5475	430	23	18.8	72.8%	179 (41.6%)	130 (30.2%)	67 (15.6%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	8 (1.9%)	39 (9.1%)	45.2	506^th of 898 public elementary schools	43.7%		35.5	597^th of 908 public elementary schools	34.3%	91	36.0	15.3	45.3		44.0	38.0	45.2	$13,108	$3,715	$9,393
William Yates Elementary	Public	K-5	3600 Davidson Rd	Independence	64055	Jackson County	Blue Springs R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 874-3740	414	32	13.0	48.6%	204 (49.3%)	75 (18.1%)	63 (15.2%)	11 (2.7%)	3 (0.7%)	9 (2.2%)	49 (11.8%)	94.5	27^th of 898 public elementary schools	97.0%		94.4	24^th of 908 public elementary schools	97.4%	3	69.6	88.4	81.8	74.6	59.5	73.9		$12,829	$929	$11,901
Little Blue Elementary	Public	K-5	13900 E 61st Street	Kansas City	64133	Jackson County	Raytown C-2	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 268-7740	373	31	11.8	65.1%	120 (32.2%)	124 (33.2%)	73 (19.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	52 (13.9%)	36.8	593^rd of 898 public elementary schools	34.0%		27.7	670^th of 908 public elementary schools	26.2%	77	24.5		26.2	39.4	24.5	24.1	50.8	$13,930	$2,384	$11,547
Chapel Lakes Elementary	Public	K-5	3701 NE Independence Ave	Lees Summit	64064	Jackson County	Blue Springs R-IV	No	No	No	No	(816) 874-3600	602	37	16.1	13.8%	447 (74.3%)	71 (11.8%)	27 (4.5%)	21 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	34 (5.6%)	95.6	22^nd of 898 public elementary schools	97.6%		92.7	38^th of 908 public elementary schools	95.8%	16	72.4	83.3	71.0	70.6	63.8	80.3	71.0	$9,993	$634	$9,359
Sycamore Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	15208 E 39th St S	Independence	64055	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5465	543	31	17.5	55.4%	306 (56.4%)	36 (6.6%)	138 (25.4%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.3%)	50 (9.2%)	60.2	354^th of 898 public elementary schools	60.6%		66.9	276^th of 908 public elementary schools	69.6%	78	26.4	41.0	47.7	54.6	41.3	50.6	55.8	$11,058	$2,128	$8,929
John Nowlin Elementary	Public	K-5	5020 NW Valley View Rd	Blue Springs	64015	Jackson County	Blue Springs R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 874-3670	438	32	13.6	36.3%	281 (64.2%)	51 (11.6%)	53 (12.1%)	12 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	38 (8.7%)	69.1	257^th of 898 public elementary schools	71.4%		70.1	238^th of 908 public elementary schools	73.8%	19	41.6	59.7	50.7	48.0	41.6	52.8	57.5	$12,144	$1,425	$10,719
Fleetridge Elementary	Public	K-5	13001 E 55th St	Kansas City	64133	Jackson County	Raytown C-2	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 268-7220	315	24	12.9	64.8%	84 (26.7%)	123 (39.0%)	61 (19.4%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (14.0%)	27.9	685^th of 898 public elementary schools	23.7%		19	749^th of 908 public elementary schools	17.5%	64	9.6	17.0		46.8	18.0	17.0	51.1	$15,003	$2,179	$12,823
Norfleet Elementary	Public	K-5	6140 Norfleet Rd	Kansas City	64133	Jackson County	Raytown C-2	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 268-7240	311	21	14.5	66.6%	73 (23.5%)	151 (48.6%)	46 (14.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (12.2%)	14	781^st of 898 public elementary schools	13.0%		16.2	773^rd of 908 public elementary schools	14.9%	8	22.4	2.0		27.6		6.0	23.4	$15,734	$2,607	$13,127
Sunny Pointe Elementary	Public	K-5	3920 South R D Mize Rd	Blue Springs	64015	Jackson County	Blue Springs R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 874-3700	505	36	14.0	32.1%	340 (67.3%)	66 (13.1%)	48 (9.5%)	11 (2.2%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	34 (6.7%)	79.3	150^th of 898 public elementary schools	83.3%		83.5	122^nd of 908 public elementary schools	86.6%	28	47.4	51.3	57.6	64.2	48.7	64.2	57.6	$11,296	$887	$10,409

Frequently Asked Questions about Voy Spears Junior Elementary

What district is Voy Spears Junior Elementary in?

Blue Springs R-IV

Is Voy Spears Junior Elementary a good school?

Yes! Voy Spears Junior Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 15^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools.

How many students attend Voy Spears Junior Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 565 students attended Voy Spears Junior Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Voy Spears Junior Elementary?

Students at Voy Spears Junior Elementary are 72% White, 10% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Voy Spears Junior Elementary attend?

Students who attend Voy Spears Junior Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Delta Woods Middle
High : Blue Springs South High

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