Daniel Young Elem. vs James Walker Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daniel Young Elem.
Blue Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students
James Walker Elem.
Blue Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
| Measure | Daniel Young Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri | James Walker Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #137 of 1,159 | #89 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #7882 of 50,301 | #5672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 330 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | 49.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 83% |
| city | Blue Springs | Blue Springs |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Walker Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 75.1).
- •James Walker Elem. does better on math proficiency (83% vs 72%).
- •James Walker Elem. does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Daniel Young Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 49.8%).
- •Daniel Young Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.3).
- •James Walker Elem. is the larger school with 456 students compared with 330.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Daniel Young Elem. better than James Walker Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), James Walker Elem. ranks higher (78.8 vs 75.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Daniel Young Elem. and James Walker Elem.?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Blue Springs and Blue Springs in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel Young Elem.: 330. James Walker Elem.: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel Young Elem. and James Walker Elem. rank in Missouri?
Daniel Young Elem. is 137th of 1,159 and James Walker Elem. is 89th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).