Franklin Smith Elem. vs Thomas J. Ultican Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Smith Elem.
Blue Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
401 students
Thomas J. Ultican Elem.
Blue Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
| Measure | Franklin Smith Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri | Thomas J. Ultican Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #333 of 1,159 | #107 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #14256 of 50,301 | #6845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 401 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 74% |
| city | Blue Springs | Blue Springs |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas J. Ultican Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 65.8).
- •Thomas J. Ultican Elem. does better on math proficiency (74% vs 59%).
- •Thomas J. Ultican Elem. does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 50%).
- •Franklin Smith Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 45.8%).
- •Franklin Smith Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.4).
- •Thomas J. Ultican Elem. is the larger school with 419 students compared with 401.
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 Franklin Smith Elem. better than Thomas J. Ultican Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas J. Ultican Elem. ranks higher (76.8 vs 65.8 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 Franklin Smith Elem. and Thomas J. Ultican Elem.?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Blue Springs and Blue Springs in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Smith Elem.: 401. Thomas J. Ultican Elem.: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Smith Elem. and Thomas J. Ultican Elem. rank in Missouri?
Franklin Smith Elem. is 333rd of 1,159 and Thomas J. Ultican Elem. is 107th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).