BLUE SPRINGS R-IV

District Overview
Located in Blue Springs, Missouri, the Blue Springs R-IV School District serves as a cornerstone of public education within the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. Centrally headquartered at 1801 NW Vesper, this fully operational, traditional public district provides a seamless educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Set within a dynamic large suburban environment, Blue Springs R-IV manages a comprehensive network of 21 operational schools. The district is tailored to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of a growing community, offering robust programming, modern facilities, and accessible online resources at www.bssd.net to keep families connected and engaged.

Drawing from the 2024–2025 academic dataset, the district supports a diverse student body of 14,657 enrollment, including 210 early childhood learners in pre-kindergarten and over 4,700 high school students preparing for higher education or vocational pathways. To maintain high educational standards across its schools, Blue Springs R-IV relies on a substantial workforce of over 4,800 full-time equivalent staff members. This team features more than 2,000 dedicated classroom teachers, 138 instructional aides, and over 2,660 support staff personnel. This extensive infrastructure enables the district to deliver individualized attention, strong academic support, and a well-rounded educational environment designed to help every student thrive.
21
Total Schools
14,657
Total Students
2,003.1
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLUE SPRINGS R-IV
Demographic Student Count
White9,475
Hispanic1,658
Black1,953
Asian298
Two or More1,149
American Indian63
Pacific Islander61
  • White
    9,475 (64.6%)
  • Black
    1,953 (13.3%)
  • Hispanic
    1,658 (11.3%)
  • Two or More
    1,149 (7.8%)
  • Asian
    298 (2.0%)
  • American Indian
    63 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    61 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in BLUE SPRINGS R-IV
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary13
Middle4
High3
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:21
Students:14,657*
Teachers (FTE):2,003.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.3
Schools in BLUE SPRINGS R-IV
Found 22 Schools