JAMES LEWIS ELEM.

www.bssd.net

473 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

James Lewis Elementary School is a public school located in Blue Springs, Missouri, serving as part of the Blue Springs School District. Situated at 717 NW Park Road, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the district’s broader commitment to academic excellence and student development. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and character building for its elementary-aged students.

As a representative institution within the Blue Springs School District, James Lewis Elementary focuses on preparing children for future academic success through a comprehensive curriculum and active parent-teacher involvement. The school maintains a strong digital presence through its district website, which provides families with essential information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and resources to support student learning. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational practices, the school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive both socially and intellectually.

473

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES LEWIS ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	335
Hispanic	61
Black	44
Asian	3
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	1

White
335 (70.8%)
Hispanic
61 (12.9%)
Black
44 (9.3%)
Two or More
29 (6.1%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)874-3650
Website:	http://www.bssd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 15

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 91