FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM.

www.bssd.net

411 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

411

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	41
Black	62
Asian	9
Two or More	43
American Indian	7

White
249 (60.6 %)
Black
62 (15.1 %)
Two or More
43 (10.5 %)
Hispanic
41 (10.0 %)
Asian
9 (2.2 %)
American Indian
7 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BLUE SPRINGS R-IV
Phone:	(816)874-3640
Website:	http://www.bssd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 75