Blue Hills Elem.
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Independence, Missouri 64056 · Fort Osage R-I
#566 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri
#22406 of 50,301 nationally
About Blue Hills Elem.
Blue Hills Elem. is a public elementary located in Independence, in the Fort Osage R-I school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 357 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 566th of 1,159 ranked elementary schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 357.
There are 37 schools in Independence; Blue Hills Elem. ranks 8th of 33 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.3
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 Blue Hills Elem. by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Blue Hills Elem.
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Early Childhood Ctr.
Independence · Public other · Grades PK–PK
133 students · 2.3 km away
Elm Grove Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–4
305 students · 2.3 km away
Cler-Mont Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–4
298 students · 2.6 km away
Sunshine Center
Independence · Public other · Grades PK–PK
106 students · 3.9 km away
Randall Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students · 4.1 km away
Fort Osage High
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,545 students · 4.1 km away
Osage Trail Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 7–8
675 students · 4.3 km away
Indian Trails Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
365 students · 4.5 km away
Fire Prairie Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 5–6
713 students · 4.7 km away
Spring Branch Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students · 5.0 km away
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356 students
Webster Primary Ctr.
Webb City · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
356 students
Windsor Elem.
Windsor · Public elementary · Grades K–6
356 students
Parkade Elem.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blue Hills Elem. a good school?
Blue Hills Elem. has a Success Index (US) of 53.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #566 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 Blue Hills Elem. rank in Missouri?
Blue Hills Elem. ranks #566 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri and #22406 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Blue Hills Elem.?
Blue Hills Elem. had 357 students in 2025.
Is Blue Hills Elem. a elementary school or a high school?
Blue Hills Elem. is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Blue Hills Elem.?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Blue Hills Elem.; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.