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Spring Branch Elementary

Q: Is Spring Branch Elementary a good school?

Spring Branch Elementary ranks 515 th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

515^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 43% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

Spring Branch Elementary is a public elementary school in Independence, Missouri, serving 245 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Independence 30 School District, which is ranked 238 out of 367 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Spring Branch Elementary has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 28.9% to 33.9% over the past few years, this is significantly higher than nearby schools like Thomas Hart Benton Elementary, Ott Elementary, and Glendale Elementary, which all had 31.7% chronic absenteeism in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, Spring Branch Elementary's test scores in Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) are generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 42.8% of 3rd graders at Spring Branch Elementary were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 35.8% for the district and 41.4% for the state.

While Spring Branch Elementary has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $12,178 to $13,600 over the past few years, and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.25% to 67.76%, its performance is generally worse than the nearby schools. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and socioeconomic status may be contributing to the school's underperformance. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and implementing targeted instructional improvements could be crucial steps in improving the school's overall performance and outcomes for its students.

278

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,065

Per pupil spending ?

70.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

20404 E Truman Rd
Independence, MO 64056-3009

(816) 521-5455

District: Independence 30

Students who attend Spring Branch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Bingham Middle
	Bridger Middle
High:	William Chrisman High

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.4%

Hispanic:

15.8%

African American:

12.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 34th percentile in 2022 → 43rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 43rd (2025) from a 34th-percentile low (2022)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg35%

Missouri avg42%

515^th of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Bottom 43%▼ down 36 pts since 2015

From top 21% (2015) to bottom 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 19Elementary Schools in the Independence 30

238^th of 367Independence 30 among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	44.7	515 of 900	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.9	529 of 906	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.2	533 of 898	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.6	596 of 908	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.3	499 of 901	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	69.3	279 of 1052	73.5%	★★★★☆
2018	74.9	221 of 1045	78.9%	★★★★☆
2017	55.1	470 of 1032	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	63.1	328 of 865	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	74.7	227 of 1058	78.5%	★★★★☆
2014	77.1	190 of 1089	82.6%	★★★★☆
2013	78.1	169 of 1108	84.7%	★★★★☆
2012	66.9	334 of 1085	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	54.1	533 of 1088	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.6	358 of 1066	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.4	443 of 1053	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	66.0	293 of 1084	73.0%	★★★★☆
2007	68.0	260 of 1080	75.9%	★★★★☆
2006	50.3	550 of 1074	48.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	33.3	444 of 638	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.5	271 of 625	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.9	316 of 532	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	61.6	151 of 574	73.7%	★★★★☆
2019	73.8	132 of 907	85.4%	★★★★☆
2018	78.2	100 of 887	88.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	27.9	504 of 668	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.5	570 of 675	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	41.4	410 of 691	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	66.6	260 of 917	71.6%	★★★★☆
2018	78.3	144 of 898	84.0%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)30th percentile-12 vs school

White (2024)25th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts43%~ state avg

Mathematics33%-8 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Tuesday, April 26, 2011

I went to Spring Branch from 1st grade to 5th grade and now I'm graduating from high school and Ialways found Spring Branch to be an excellent school. Even as a child. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)			MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Spring Branch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20404 E Truman Rd	Independence	64056	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5455	278	23	11.8	70.5%	165 (59.4%)	35 (12.6%)	44 (15.8%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (11.2%)	44.7	515^th of 900 public elementary schools	42.8%		42.9	529^th of 906 public elementary schools	41.6%	14	42.8	36.7	21.5		45.7		40.4	$16,065	$3,168	$12,897
Little Blue Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2020 Quail Drive	Independence	64057	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5480	263	24	10.9	52.1%	157 (59.7%)	44 (16.7%)	29 (11.0%)	6 (2.3%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	24 (9.1%)	38.8	583^rd of 900 public elementary schools	35.2%		41.3	549^th of 906 public elementary schools	39.4%	34	32.6	33.2	23.0		39.9		41.5	$16,630	$4,025	$12,605
Blackburn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17302 E R D Mize Rd	Independence	64057	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5395	363	27	13.6	45.2%	206 (56.7%)	59 (16.3%)	50 (13.8%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	42 (11.6%)	53.9	423^rd of 900 public elementary schools	53.0%		57	379^th of 906 public elementary schools	58.2%	44	45.8	34.3	44.2	36.5	45.8	47.6	42.2	$13,040	$1,098	$11,942
Randall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	509 Jennings Rd	Independence	64056	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5445	284	22	12.6	85.2%	109 (38.4%)	64 (22.5%)	70 (24.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	33 (11.6%)	34.5	622^nd of 900 public elementary schools	30.9%		16.8	762^nd of 906 public elementary schools	15.9%	140	21.6	15.9	31.9	47.6	28.4	18.5	47.7	$15,241	$1,311	$13,930
Glendale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2611 S Lee's Summit Rd	Independence	64055	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5510	417	30	13.7	75.3%	194 (46.5%)	91 (21.8%)	90 (21.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	3 (0.7%)	34 (8.2%)	54.5	413^th of 900 public elementary schools	54.1%		54.6	401^st of 906 public elementary schools	55.7%	12	53.5	44.6	30.1		41.9	39.9	44.4	$12,728	$1,307	$11,421
William Yates Elementary	Public	K-5	3600 Davidson Rd	Independence	64055	Jackson County	Blue Springs R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 874-3740	463	34	13.6	49.5%	197 (42.5%)	85 (18.4%)	104 (22.5%)	8 (1.7%)	5 (1.1%)	14 (3.0%)	50 (10.8%)	92.6	46^th of 900 public elementary schools	94.9%		94.5	28^th of 906 public elementary schools	96.9%	18	75.2	77.6	68.5	61.4	72.6	67.9	60.4	$14,186	$782	$13,404
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	506	38	13.3	35.6%	346 (68.4%)	58 (11.5%)	62 (12.3%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	30 (5.9%)	73.2	217^th of 900 public elementary schools	75.9%		71.8	235^th of 906 public elementary schools	74.1%	18	42.4	51.8	58.2	63.0	47.0	49.3	59.4	$14,127	$576	$13,551
Thomas Hart Benton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	429 S Leslie	Independence	64050	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5390	401	27	14.6	86.8%	178 (44.4%)	72 (18.0%)	107 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	41 (10.2%)	44	527^th of 900 public elementary schools	41.4%		42.1	540^th of 906 public elementary schools	40.4%	13	35.8	28.0	42.0	43.8	22.1		49.0	$12,580	$1,270	$11,309
Ott Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1525 N Noland Rd	Independence	64050	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5435	384	25	15.2	75.0%	210 (54.7%)	46 (12.0%)	92 (24.0%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.6%)	26 (6.8%)	40.1	564^th of 900 public elementary schools	37.3%		46.2	495^th of 906 public elementary schools	45.4%	69	28.3	32.2	38.9	45.2	31.3	32.2	38.9	$12,279	$1,078	$11,201
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	460	34	13.7	38.0%	271 (58.9%)	70 (15.2%)	55 (12.0%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (12.2%)	77.4	186^th of 900 public elementary schools	79.3%		73.8	206^th of 906 public elementary schools	77.3%	20	65.6	68.4	41.2	42.4	63.9	65.2	52.4	$13,676	$405	$13,271

Frequently Asked Questions about Spring Branch Elementary

What schools do graduates of Spring Branch Elementary attend?

Students who attend Spring Branch Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bingham Middle
Middle : Bridger Middle
High : William Chrisman High

What district is Spring Branch Elementary in?

Independence 30

Is Spring Branch Elementary a good school?

Spring Branch Elementary ranks 515^th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Spring Branch Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 278 students attended Spring Branch Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Spring Branch Elementary?

Students at Spring Branch Elementary are 59% White, 16% Hispanic, 13% African American, 11% Two or more races.

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