THOMAS J. ULTICAN ELEM.

www.bssd.net

419 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School is a public school located in Blue Springs, Missouri, serving as part of the Blue Springs School District (BSSD). Situated at 1812 NW Vesper, the school is integrated into a suburban district known for its emphasis on academic standards and community engagement. As an elementary institution, it focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the early grades, typically fostering a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse developmental and academic needs of children within the local neighborhood.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Blue Springs School District, which prioritizes student achievement, rigorous curriculum, and the integration of modern educational technology. Parents and community members can access resources, district news, and specific school information through the district’s official website at [www.bssd.net](http://www.bssd.net). Like other schools in the district, Ultican Elementary emphasizes a collaborative partnership between home and school, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school within the BSSD system.

419

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS J. ULTICAN ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	52
Black	43
Asian	2
Two or More	33
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

White
281 (67.1%)
Hispanic
52 (12.4%)
Black
43 (10.3%)
Two or More
33 (7.9%)
American Indian
6 (1.4%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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)874-3710
Website:	http://www.bssd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 58

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 77