Blackburn Elem.
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Independence, Missouri 64057 · Independence 30
#490 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri
#20248 of 50,301 nationally
About Blackburn Elem.
Blackburn Elem. is a public elementary located in Independence, in the Independence 30 school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 363 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 490th of 1,159 ranked elementary schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (49th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 363.
There are 37 schools in Independence; Blackburn Elem. ranks 6th of 33 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)45.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Blackburn Elem. by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Blackburn Elem.
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bridger Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 6–6
744 students · 1.0 km away
Bingham Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 7–8
730 students · 1.4 km away
Glendale Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students · 1.4 km away
Pioneer Ridge Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 7–8
731 students · 1.7 km away
Hanthorn Early Education
Independence · Public other · Grades PK–PK
180 students · 2.1 km away
William Yates Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
463 students · 2.4 km away
Little Blue Elementary
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students · 2.9 km away
Thomas Hart Benton Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students · 3.2 km away
Sycamore Hills Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students · 3.4 km away
Spring Branch Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students · 3.6 km away
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Ostmann Elem.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blackburn Elem. a good school?
Blackburn Elem. has a Success Index (US) of 57.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #490 of 1,159 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Blackburn Elem. rank in Missouri?
Blackburn Elem. ranks #490 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri and #20248 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Blackburn Elem.?
Blackburn Elem. had 363 students in 2025.
Is Blackburn Elem. a elementary school or a high school?
Blackburn Elem. is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Blackburn Elem.?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Blackburn Elem.; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.