FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM.
FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BLUE SPRINGS R-IV school district, located in BLUE SPRINGS, MO with about 485 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Franklin Smith Elementary School is a public school located in Blue Springs, Missouri, serving students within the Blue Springs School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare young learners for future success while promoting a strong sense of community among students, staff, and families.
As part of the well-regarded Blue Springs School District, Franklin Smith Elementary benefits from the district's focus on innovative instruction and high educational standards. The school campus, situated on Clark Road, serves as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes student well-being, parental involvement, and the cultivation of a lifelong love of learning. Families looking for more specific information regarding school programs, academic calendars, or district policies can visit their official website at http://www.bssd.net.
For more information, contact FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM. at (816) 874-3640 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015-5346
(816) 874-3640
http://www.bssd.net
FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM. is a public Title I school in BLUE SPRINGS, MO with about 485 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BLUE SPRINGS R-IV
- Total Students:
- 485
- Teachers:
- 33.25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 485 students
- White
- 63.9%
- Two or more races
- 12.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.1%
- Black or African American
- 10.9%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.