James Lewis Elem. vs Thomas J. Ultican Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 3.4 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
Thomas J. Ultican Elem.
Blue Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
| Measure | James Lewis Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri | Thomas J. Ultican Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #142 of 1,159 | #107 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #8021 of 50,301 | #6845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 473 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 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 74.9).
- •Thomas J. Ultican Elem. does better on math proficiency (74% vs 60%).
- •Thomas J. Ultican Elem. does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •James Lewis Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 45.8%).
- •James Lewis Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.4).
- •James Lewis Elem. is the larger school with 473 students compared with 419.
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 Thomas J. Ultican Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas J. Ultican Elem. ranks higher (76.8 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 Thomas J. Ultican Elem.?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Blue Springs and Blue Springs in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Lewis Elem.: 473. Thomas J. Ultican Elem.: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Lewis Elem. and Thomas J. Ultican Elem. rank in Missouri?
James Lewis Elem. is 142nd of 1,159 and Thomas J. Ultican Elem. is 107th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).