JAMES WALKER ELEM.
JAMES WALKER 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 509 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 30 teachers, JAMES WALKER ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
James Walker Elementary School is located in Blue Springs, Missouri, and operates as part of the Blue Springs School District. The school serves the local community by providing primary education with a focus on academic development, social growth, and preparing students for the transition to middle school. As part of a larger district known for its structured curriculum and commitment to student achievement, James Walker emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-aged population.
The school is deeply integrated into the Blue Springs community, utilizing the district’s centralized resources to offer a consistent and high-quality educational experience. Its location on SE Sunnyside School Road places it within a residential hub, making it a neighborhood staple for families in the area. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the Blue Springs School District’s official website at [www.bssd.net](http://www.bssd.net).
For more information, contact JAMES WALKER ELEM. at (816) 874-3660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014-2951
(816) 874-3660
http://www.bssd.net
JAMES WALKER ELEM. is a public Title I school in BLUE SPRINGS, MO with about 509 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BLUE SPRINGS R-IV
- Total Students:
- 509
- Teachers:
- 30.7
- 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 509 students
- White
- 60.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.4%
- Black or African American
- 12.0%
- Two or more races
- 11.8%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 52.1%
- Male
- 47.9%
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.