DANIEL YOUNG ELEM.

505 SE SHAMROCK LN
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014

www.bssd.net

358 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Daniel Young Elementary is a public school located in Blue Springs, Missouri, serving as part of the well-regarded Blue Springs School District (BSSD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on strong academic foundations, character development, and social-emotional growth. By emphasizing a partnership between educators, families, and the community, the school aims to prepare its students for success in their future academic endeavors.

As an institution within the Blue Springs School District, Daniel Young Elementary benefits from the district's comprehensive curriculum and commitment to modern educational standards. The school prioritizes a student-centered approach, utilizing varied instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its learners. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or extracurricular opportunities, the district’s official website at [www.bssd.net](http://www.bssd.net) serves as a primary resource for ongoing updates and community engagement.

358

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DANIEL YOUNG ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	264
Hispanic	37
Black	25
Asian	5
Two or More	25
American Indian	2

White
264 (73.7 %)
Hispanic
37 (10.3 %)
Black
25 (7.0 %)
Two or More
25 (7.0 %)
Asian
5 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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)874-3630
Website:	http://www.bssd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 65