LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY

2020 QUAIL DRIVE
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057

www.isdschools.org

295 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Little Blue Elementary School is part of the Independence School District in Independence, Missouri. Located at 2020 Quail Drive, the school serves the local community by providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children. As part of a larger district, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment designed to meet the academic and developmental needs of its students while preparing them for middle school and beyond.

The school emphasizes the core values of the Independence School District, which prioritizes student achievement, safety, and community engagement. Families and community members interested in specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or school-wide events can access detailed information through the district’s official website at http://www.isdschools.org. By leveraging the resources of the district, Little Blue Elementary aims to foster a collaborative culture that encourages student growth and academic success.

295

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	33
Black	40
Asian	7
Two or More	28
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

White
179 (60.7 %)
Black
40 (13.6 %)
Hispanic
33 (11.2 %)
Two or More
28 (9.5 %)
Asian
7 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.7 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)

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)521-5480
Website:	http://www.isdschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 14

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 53