Blackburn Elementary

Summary:

Blackburn Elementary is a public elementary school in Independence, Missouri, serving 372 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Independence 30 school district, which is ranked 235 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blackburn Elementary stands out from nearby schools like Randall Elementary, William Southern Elementary, and Little Blue Elementary in several key ways. The school has a higher percentage of White students (58.06%) compared to the surrounding area, and it outperforms the district and state averages on 3rd and 4th grade math and ELA tests. Blackburn Elementary also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (43.82%) and a higher spending per student ($11,968) than the district average.

These factors suggest that Blackburn Elementary is one of the stronger-performing schools in the Independence 30 district, providing a quality education to its students. While the school's racial makeup is more homogeneous than its neighbors, its academic success, as evidenced by its test scores, indicates that it is effectively serving its student population. Parents considering schools in the area may want to take a closer look at Blackburn Elementary as a potential option for their child's education.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 17302 E R D Mize Rd
       Independence, MO  64057-1819


(816) 521-5395

District: Independence 30

SchoolDigger Rank:
419th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,968 Help


Students who attend Blackburn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bridger Middle
    Pioneer Ridge Middle
High:    Truman High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  372

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.1%
Hispanic:
16.4%
African American:
15.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.8% Help


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Compare Details Blackburn Elementary ranks better than 53.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 6th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Independence 30 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.03. (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 Student population at Blackburn Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58.1%), Hispanic (16.4%), African American (15.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Independence 30 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blackburn Elementary is 12.9, which is the 4th best among 19 elementary schools in the Independence 30 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blackburn Elementary is $11,968. 16 elementary schools in the Independence 30 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Blackburn Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Blackburn Elementary 419th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Blackburn Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Independence 30:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence 30 235th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Blackburn Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Blackburn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.89 130th 1074 87.9%
2007 78.86 139th 1080 87.1%
2008 71.31 229th 1084 78.9%
2009 72.70 224th 1053 78.7%
2010 72.18 252nd 1066 76.4%
2011 68.51 304th 1088 72.1%
2012 58.95 465th 1085 57.1%
2013 61.88 408th 1108 63.2%
2014 63.93 352nd 1089 67.7%
2015 66.81 327th 1058 69.1%
2016 47.37 496th 865 42.7%
2017 66.41 341st 1032 67.0%
2018 55.13 463rd 1045 55.7%
2019 60.86 387th 1052 63.2%
2021 45.07 516th 901 42.7%
2022 45.51 502nd 908 44.7%
2023 53.03 419th 898 53.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blackburn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.04 609th 887 31.3%
2019 35.68 655th 907 27.8%
2021 37.43 356th 574 38.0%
2022 32.42 380th 532 28.6%
2023 41.08 356th 611 41.7%
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Rank History for White students at Blackburn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.95 277th 898 69.2%
2019 63.37 294th 917 67.9%
2021 44.46 374th 691 45.9%
2022 44.22 388th 675 42.5%
2023 39.67 404th 673 40.0%
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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.

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

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by a parent
Sunday, October 18, 2015

Open Quote Great school. My kids love it there. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Blackburn 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 700 700
1992 595 16 22 14 0 n/a n/a 0 647
1993 633 16 19 16 2 n/a n/a 0 686
1994 647 19 25 10 0 n/a n/a 0 701
1995 669 16 10 11 3 n/a n/a 0 709
1996 669 16 10 11 3 n/a n/a 0 709
1997 705 24 9 9 6 n/a n/a 0 753
1998 593 23 3 8 41 n/a n/a 0 668
1999 634 29 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2000 617 29 8 13 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2001 533 48 8 17 1 n/a n/a 0 607
2002 548 48 13 22 3 n/a n/a 0 634
2003 548 48 13 22 3 n/a n/a 0 634
2004 552 59 15 31 4 n/a n/a 0 661
2005 510 65 16 33 6 n/a n/a 0 630
2006 505 62 23 43 5 n/a n/a 0 638
2007 480 51 23 46 4 n/a n/a 0 604
2008 515 44 31 40 2 n/a n/a 0 632
2009 484 56 25 49 5 n/a n/a 0 619
2010 475 73 26 58 4 n/a n/a 0 636
2011 466 68 14 65 3 4 19 0 639
2012 436 57 11 72 2 3 33 0 614
2013 360 52 7 58 0 5 39 0 521
2014 322 56 4 59 0 3 46 0 490
2015 311 39 1 49 0 4 50 0 454
2016 285 41 3 52 0 4 44 0 429
2017 267 55 4 54 0 3 37 0 420
2018 269 63 2 49 0 3 29 0 415
2019 235 61 2 43 0 2 36 0 379
2020 238 66 4 44 0 4 28 0 384
2021 235 83 4 47 1 2 28 0 400
2022 241 72 4 57 0 2 28 0 404
2023 216 59 4 61 0 1 31 0 372

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 Blackburn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 700 32.6 21.4 n/a
1992 647 32.3 20.0 11.4
1993 686 32.6 21.0 17.3
1994 701 33.8 20.7 19.1
1995 709 36.4 19.5 26.9
1996 709 36.4 19.5 26.9
1997 753 36.6 20.6 14.5
1998 668 35.9 18.6 10.5
1999 675 34.7 19.5 0
2000 667 35.8 18.6 16.9
2001 607 34.5 17.6 22.1
2002 634 38.8 16.3 22.1
2003 634 38.8 16.3 22.1
2004 661 35.8 18.5 21.6
2005 630 35.7 17.6 28.1
2006 638 36.8 17.3 27.9
2007 604 35.8 16.9 24.2
2008 632 35.0 18.1 24.5
2009 619 35.6 17.4 29.4
2010 636 33.7 18.8 34.3
2011 639 33.1 19.3 38.5
2012 614 32.0 19.1 47.4
2013 521 29.8 17.4 44.9
2014 490 27.0 18.1 48.4
2015 454 26.0 17.4 41
2016 429 26.0 16.5 42.7
2017 420 30.0 14.0 44.3
2018 415 24.0 17.2 47.2
2019 379 24.5 15.4 41.7
2020 384 27.2 14.0 49.7
2021 400 31.3 12.7 47.3
2022 404 29.3 13.7 44.8
2023 372 28.7 12.9 43.8

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 Blackburn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 700 32.6 21.4 n/a
1992 647 32.3 20.0 11.4
1993 686 32.6 21.0 17.3
1994 701 33.8 20.7 19.1
1995 709 36.4 19.5 26.9
1996 709 36.4 19.5 26.9
1997 753 36.6 20.6 14.5
1998 668 35.9 18.6 10.5
1999 675 34.7 19.5 0
2000 667 35.8 18.6 16.9
2001 607 34.5 17.6 22.1
2002 634 38.8 16.3 22.1
2003 634 38.8 16.3 22.1
2004 661 35.8 18.5 21.6
2005 630 35.7 17.6 28.1
2006 638 36.8 17.3 27.9
2007 604 35.8 16.9 24.2
2008 632 35.0 18.1 24.5
2009 619 35.6 17.4 29.4
2010 636 33.7 18.8 34.3
2011 639 33.1 19.3 38.5
2012 614 32.0 19.1 47.4
2013 521 29.8 17.4 44.9
2014 490 27.0 18.1 48.4
2015 454 26.0 17.4 41
2016 429 26.0 16.5 42.7
2017 420 30.0 14.0 44.3
2018 415 24.0 17.2 47.2
2019 379 24.5 15.4 41.7
2020 384 27.2 14.0 49.7
2021 400 31.3 12.7 47.3
2022 404 29.3 13.7 44.8
2023 372 28.7 12.9 43.8

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 Blackburn Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,500 (14.1%) $9,164 (85.9%) $10,664
2020 $1,247 (12.1%) $9,048 (87.9%) $10,294
2021 $1,248 (11.5%) $9,564 (88.5%) $10,812
2022 $2,436 (20.4%) $9,532 (79.6%) $11,968

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Blackburn Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 387th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 419th of 898 Elementary schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blackburn Elementary)39.747
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Independence 30)38.528.3
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blackburn Elementary)4736.8
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Independence 30)4436.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blackburn Elementary)45.350.8
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Independence 30)43.330.1
 13.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blackburn Elementary)39.649.2
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Independence 30)47.138.1
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blackburn Elementary)62.133.3
 28.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Independence 30)37.235.6
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Blackburn Elementary)70.238.3
 31.9%
   5th Grade Science (Independence 30)42.438.1
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blackburn Elementary)62.136.7
 25.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Independence 30)46.639.5
 7.1%
   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 Students379372
 1.8%
African American6159
 3.3%
American Indian00
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic4361
 41.9%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White235216
 8.1%
Two or More Races3631
 13.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.7%43.8%
 2.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 372 students attended Blackburn Elementary.

Blackburn Elementary ranks 419th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Blackburn Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bridger Middle
Middle : Pioneer Ridge Middle
High : Truman High

Students at Blackburn Elementary are 58% White, 16% Hispanic, 16% African American, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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