BLACKBURN ELEM.

17302 E R D MIZE RD
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057

www.isdschools.org

372 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blackburn Elementary School is a public school located in Independence, Missouri, and serves as part of the Independence School District. Situated on E.R.D. Mize Road, the school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the surrounding community, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing children for success in their future educational endeavors.

As a member of the Independence School District, Blackburn Elementary benefits from the district’s comprehensive resources, curriculum standards, and commitment to student achievement. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging collaboration between educators, families, and the local community to foster a positive school culture. For more detailed information regarding school programs, registration, or district policies, parents and community members can visit the official website at [www.isdschools.org](http://www.isdschools.org).

372

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLACKBURN ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	61
Black	59
Asian	4
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	1

White
216 (58.1 %)
Hispanic
61 (16.4 %)
Black
59 (15.9 %)
Two or More
31 (8.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	INDEPENDENCE 30
Phone:	(816)521-5395
Website:	http://www.isdschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 38

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 58