Summary:
James Walker Elementary is a public elementary school located in Blue Springs, Missouri, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 447 students. The school is part of the Blue Springs R-IV school district, which is ranked 24th out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
James Walker Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Missouri, with a statewide ranking of 14 out of 898 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's students significantly outperform the state and district averages in MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, 76.6% of 3rd graders, 86.6% of 4th graders, and 75.5% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 41.1%, 43.8%, and 39.1%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for specific student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and low-socioeconomic status students, ranking among the top schools in Missouri for these populations.
Compared to nearby schools in the Blue Springs R-IV district, James Walker Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with 59.51% White, 18.12% African American, 11.86% Hispanic, and 8.5% two or more races in the 2022-2023 school year. This diversity is a key differentiating factor compared to some of the nearby schools, which have higher percentages of White students. Additionally, James Walker Elementary has a higher per-student spending and a lower student-to-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its academic success. While nearby schools like Stony Point Elementary and Daniel Young Elementary have lower proficiency rates in Mathematics, James Walker Elementary continues to excel, providing a model for educational excellence and equity.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Blue Springs R-IV
SchoolDigger Rank:
14th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,333
Students who attend James Walker Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.0
Number of students: 447
Racial breakdown:
White:
59.5%
African American:
18.1%
Hispanic:
11.9%
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Two or more races:
8.5%
Asian:
1.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.4%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.8%
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