JAMES WALKER ELEM.

201 SE SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL RD
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014

www.bssd.net

456 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

James Walker Elementary School is located in Blue Springs, Missouri, and operates as part of the Blue Springs School District. The school serves the local community by providing primary education with a focus on academic development, social growth, and preparing students for the transition to middle school. As part of a larger district known for its structured curriculum and commitment to student achievement, James Walker emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-aged population.

The school is deeply integrated into the Blue Springs community, utilizing the district’s centralized resources to offer a consistent and high-quality educational experience. Its location on SE Sunnyside School Road places it within a residential hub, making it a neighborhood staple for families in the area. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the Blue Springs School District’s official website at [www.bssd.net](http://www.bssd.net).

456

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES WALKER ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	70
Black	79
Asian	7
Two or More	35
Pacific Islander	2

White
263 (57.7%)
Black
79 (17.3%)
Hispanic
70 (15.4%)
Two or More
35 (7.7%)
Asian
7 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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)874-3660
Website:	http://www.bssd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	170
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 97