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Thomas J. Ultican Elem.
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
1812 NW Vesper, Blue Springs, MO 64015 · (816) 874-3710 · Part of Blue Springs R-IV School District
Students
419
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
46%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Thomas J. Ultican Elem.
- School Grade A: near the top of Missouri’s public schools
- Math proficiency 24 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 16 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 12.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency59%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts61%
State average 45.2%
Location
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1812 NW Vesper, Blue Springs
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten58
Grade 165
Grade 251
Grade 376
Grade 492
Grade 577
Enrollment over time
479’20
462’21
430’22
430’23
419’24
Down 12.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 67%Hispanic 12%Black 10%Two or more races 8%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.