James Lewis Elem. vs Lucy Franklin Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Lewis Elem.
Blue Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
Lucy Franklin Elem.
Blue Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students
| Measure | James Lewis Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri | Lucy Franklin Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #142 of 1,159 | #41 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #8021 of 50,301 | #3044 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 473 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 76% |
| city | Blue Springs | Blue Springs |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lucy Franklin Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 74.9).
- •Lucy Franklin Elem. does better on math proficiency (76% vs 60%).
- •Lucy Franklin Elem. does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 63%).
- •Lucy Franklin Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 29.8%).
- •James Lewis Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.9).
- •Lucy Franklin Elem. is the larger school with 536 students compared with 473.
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 James Lewis Elem. better than Lucy Franklin Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Lucy Franklin Elem. ranks higher (83.7 vs 74.9 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 James Lewis Elem. and Lucy Franklin Elem.?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Blue Springs and Blue Springs in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Lewis Elem.: 473. Lucy Franklin Elem.: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Lewis Elem. and Lucy Franklin Elem. rank in Missouri?
James Lewis Elem. is 142nd of 1,159 and Lucy Franklin Elem. is 41st of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).