Is Sunny Pointe Elementary a good school?

Sunny Pointe Elementary ranks 235 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sunny Pointe Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 518 students attended Sunny Pointe Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Sunny Pointe Elementary?

Students at Sunny Pointe Elementary are 68% White, 12% African American, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Sunny Pointe Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sunny Pointe Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Paul Kinder Middle School High : Blue Springs High

Sunny Pointe Elementary

Summary:

Sunny Pointe Elementary is a public elementary school in Blue Springs, Missouri, serving 505 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked Blue Springs R-IV School District, which is among the top 26 districts in the state.

Sunny Pointe Elementary has a strong performance history, consistently ranking among the top 20 elementary schools in Missouri and maintaining a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade. The school particularly excels in academic performance, outpacing the state average on MAP assessments across grade levels and subject areas, especially in mathematics and science. Sunny Pointe's performance is especially strong among its African American and Hispanic student subgroups, which rank in the top 5-18 schools in the state in recent years. Additionally, the school has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, and its per-student spending is higher than the state average, which may contribute to its positive outcomes.

Sunny Pointe Elementary is surrounded by several other high-performing elementary schools within the Blue Springs R-IV School District, such as Voy Spears Junior Elementary, Lucy Franklin Elementary, and James Walker Elementary. However, Sunny Pointe stands out for its exceptional performance among its African American and Hispanic student subgroups, which outpaces many of the nearby schools. In contrast, some nearby schools, such as Thomas J. Ultican Elementary and Spring Branch Elementary, have lower overall academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates.

Detail:

Public K-5

3920 South R D Mize Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015-9136

(816) 874-3700

District: Blue Springs R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
235^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,296

Students who attend Sunny Pointe Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Paul Kinder Middle School
High:	Blue Springs High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 518

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.1%

African American:

12.2%

Hispanic:

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sunny Pointe Elementary ranks better than 74.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 11^th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Blue Springs R-IV School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.79. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.1%), African American (12.2%), Hispanic (10.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunny Pointe Elementary is 13.6. 6 elementary schools in the Blue Springs R-IV School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sunny Pointe Elementary employs 38 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunny Pointe Elementary is $11,296, which is the 5^th highest among 13 elementary schools in the Blue Springs R-IV School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunny Pointe Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunny Pointe Elementary 235^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Sunny Pointe Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Blue Springs R-IV:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Springs R-IV 26^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Sunny Pointe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	75.37	175^th	1074	83.7%
2007	73.05	200^th	1080	81.5%
2008	83.13	94^th	1084	91.3%
2009	85.80	86^th	1053	91.8%
2010	78.95	164^th	1066	84.6%
2011	85.29	82^nd	1088	92.5%
2012	79.41	148^th	1085	86.4%
2013	83.14	112^th	1108	89.9%
2014	77.12	189^th	1089	82.6%
2015	90.92	50^th	1058	95.3%
2016	92.49	20^th	865	97.7%
2017	91.35	39^th	1032	96.2%
2018	87.75	86^th	1045	91.8%
2019	90.58	47^th	1052	95.5%
2021	88.75	73^rd	901	91.9%
2022	83.55	122^nd	908	86.6%
2023	79.34	150^th	898	83.3%
2024	71.79	235^th	906	74.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunny Pointe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	88.42	36^th	887	95.9%
2019	93.14	21^st	907	97.7%
2023	59.85	187^th	611	69.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Sunny Pointe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	56.12	115^th	251	54.2%
2019	71.17	70^th	302	76.8%
2022	64.86	22^nd	103	78.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Sunny Pointe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	84.03	18^th	243	92.6%
2019	94.65	5^th	250	98.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sunny Pointe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	83.24	6^th	120	95.0%

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Rank History for White students at Sunny Pointe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	84.64	96^th	898	89.3%
2019	89.61	48^th	917	94.8%
2021	86.09	76^th	691	89.0%
2022	82.54	94^th	675	86.1%
2023	79.42	113^th	673	83.2%
2024	68.17	195^th	668	70.8%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Sunny Pointe Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	425	21	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	459
2001	416	22	2	17	2	n/a	n/a	459
2002	420	26	4	13	1	n/a	n/a	464
2003	420	26	4	13	1	n/a	n/a	464
2004	671	40	12	28	2	n/a	n/a	753
2005	389	30	9	25	2	n/a	n/a	455
2006	375	30	12	22	1	n/a	n/a	440
2007	425	38	20	36	2	n/a	n/a	521
2008	446	44	17	37	2	n/a	n/a	546
2009	412	50	19	32	0	n/a	n/a	513
2010	388	52	14	29	0	n/a	n/a	483
2011	391	61	10	25	1	0	0	488
2012	370	44	12	34	1	1	14	476
2013	386	52	16	29	1	1	28	513
2014	384	61	18	24	3	3	39	532
2015	389	55	17	28	2	4	49	544
2016	413	48	21	48	2	3	52	587
2017	372	61	21	63	1	4	50	572
2018	415	64	20	54	4	4	42	603
2019	408	64	21	49	5	5	42	594
2020	390	63	18	35	3	4	39	552
2021	375	57	15	44	4	2	36	533
2022	359	62	17	41	4	3	36	522
2023	340	66	11	48	3	3	34	505
2024	353	63	9	54	2	1	36	518

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunny Pointe Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	459	22.9	20.0	12.6
2001	459	24.9	18.4	16.3
2002	464	28.6	16.2	23.1
2003	464	28.6	16.2	23.1
2004	753	26.8	28.1	12.4
2005	455	29.3	15.5	19.3
2006	440	34.1	12.9	26.4
2007	521	28.6	18.2	24.4
2008	546	32.7	16.7	26.4
2009	513	34.6	14.8	29.2
2010	483	33.2	14.5	33.1
2011	488	30.9	15.7	36.3
2012	476	30.2	15.7	45
2013	513	33.2	15.4	40
2014	532	33.4	15.9	40.4
2015	544	33.0	16.4	37.1
2016	587	35.0	16.7	37.6
2017	572	33.5	17.0	42.3
2018	603	34.0	17.7	35
2019	594	36.0	16.5	39.1
2020	552	35.4	15.5	35.9
2021	533	34.9	15.2	37.7
2022	522	36.5	14.3	20.9
2023	505	36.0	14.0	32.1
2024	518	38.0	13.6	36.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sunny Pointe Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	459	22.9	20.0	12.6
2001	459	24.9	18.4	16.3
2002	464	28.6	16.2	23.1
2003	464	28.6	16.2	23.1
2004	753	26.8	28.1	12.4
2005	455	29.3	15.5	19.3
2006	440	34.1	12.9	26.4
2007	521	28.6	18.2	24.4
2008	546	32.7	16.7	26.4
2009	513	34.6	14.8	29.2
2010	483	33.2	14.5	33.1
2011	488	30.9	15.7	36.3
2012	476	30.2	15.7	45
2013	513	33.2	15.4	40
2014	532	33.4	15.9	40.4
2015	544	33.0	16.4	37.1
2016	587	35.0	16.7	37.6
2017	572	33.5	17.0	42.3
2018	603	34.0	17.7	35
2019	594	36.0	16.5	39.1
2020	552	35.4	15.5	35.9
2021	533	34.9	15.2	37.7
2022	522	36.5	14.3	20.9
2023	505	36.0	14.0	32.1
2024	518	38.0	13.6	36.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunny Pointe Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$313 (3.6%)	$8,503 (96.4%)	$8,816
2020	$312 (3.3%)	$9,256 (96.7%)	$9,568
2021	$979 (9.4%)	$9,462 (90.6%)	$10,441
2022	$887 (7.9%)	$10,409 (92.1%)	$11,296

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunny Pointe Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 47^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 150^th of 898 Elementary schools	12.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunny Pointe Elementary)	76.7	47.4	29.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blue Springs R-IV)	72.3	63.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunny Pointe Elementary)	70	48.7	21.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blue Springs R-IV)	66.2	57.3	8.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunny Pointe Elementary)	78.9	51.3	27.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blue Springs R-IV)	72.6	66	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunny Pointe Elementary)	70.3	64.2	6.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Springs R-IV)	70.5	64.1	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunny Pointe Elementary)	62.9	57.6	5.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blue Springs R-IV)	72.3	63.1	9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Sunny Pointe Elementary)	63.9	64.2	0.3%
5th Grade Science (Blue Springs R-IV)	64.1	60.3	3.8%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunny Pointe Elementary)	63.8	57.6	6.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Springs R-IV)	67	63.3	3.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	594	505	15%
African American	64	66	3.1%
American Indian	5	3	40%
Asian	21	11	47.6%
Hispanic	49	48	2%
Pacific Islander	5	3	40%
White	408	340	16.7%
Two or More Races	42	34	19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.1%	32.1%	7%

Schools Near Sunny Pointe Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sunny Pointe Elementary	Public	K-5	3920 South R D Mize Rd	Blue Springs	64015	Jackson County	Blue Springs R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 874-3700	518	38	13.6	36.9%	353 (68.1%)	63 (12.2%)	54 (10.4%)	9 (1.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.9%)	71.8	235^th of 906 public elementary schools	74.1%		79.3	150^th of 898 public elementary schools	83.3%	85	42.0	57.6	53.4	65.4	40.8	56.3		$11,296	$887	$10,409
John Nowlin Elementary	Public	K-5	5020 NW Valley View Rd	Blue Springs	64015	Jackson County	Blue Springs R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 874-3670	462	36	13.0	37.9%	294 (63.6%)	60 (13.0%)	50 (10.8%)	10 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	44 (9.5%)	73.8	206^th of 906 public elementary schools	77.3%		69.1	257^th of 898 public elementary schools	71.4%	51	64.0	47.5	52.6		52.1	52.4		$12,144	$1,425	$10,719
Thomas J. Ultican Elementary	Public	K-5	1812 NW Vesper	Blue Springs	64015	Jackson County	Blue Springs R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 874-3710	430	29	15.0	44.2%	288 (67.0%)	43 (10.0%)	51 (11.9%)	3 (0.7%)	6 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	37 (8.6%)	56.9	380^th of 906 public elementary schools	58.1%		61.5	340^th of 898 public elementary schools	62.1%	40	36.5	47.4	58.2		44.0	36.2	45.0	$10,157	$758	$9,399
James Lewis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	717 NW Park Rd	Blue Springs	64015	Jackson County	Blue Springs R-IV	No	No	No	No	(816) 874-3650	471	36	13.2	26.3%	323 (68.6%)	47 (10.0%)	66 (14.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.8%)	70.8	247^th of 906 public elementary schools	72.7%		74.9	188^th of 898 public elementary schools	79.1%	59	55.1	57.8	37.1	35.6	64.1	64.5	44.2	$12,615	$1,440	$11,175
Lucy Franklin Elementary	Public	K-5	111 NE Roanoke Dr	Blue Springs	64014	Jackson County	Blue Springs R-IV	No	No	No	No	(816) 874-3690	543	37	14.8	23.0%	417 (76.8%)	26 (4.8%)	64 (11.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	30 (5.5%)	88.5	69^th of 906 public elementary schools	92.4%		92.7	42^nd of 898 public elementary schools	95.3%	27	65.2	54.7	66.5	63.6	64.1		67.6	$10,228	$576	$9,653
Little Blue Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2020 Quail Drive	Independence	64057	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5480	281	23	12.0	53.7%	168 (59.8%)	47 (16.7%)	35 (12.5%)	6 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.4%)	20 (7.1%)	41.3	549^th of 906 public elementary schools	39.4%		55.1	397^th of 898 public elementary schools	55.8%	152	41.8	28.5	18.7	28.0	46.5		44.1	$14,708	$4,029	$10,680
Franklin Smith Elementary	Public	K-5	1609 Clark Rd	Blue Springs	64015	Jackson County	Blue Springs R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 874-3640	420	34	12.3	46.0%	266 (63.3%)	51 (12.1%)	46 (11.0%)	9 (2.1%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (10.5%)	76.7	180^th of 906 public elementary schools	80.1%		89.1	66^th of 898 public elementary schools	92.7%	114	74.3	60.4	40.5	47.7	71.7		40.4	$10,926	$677	$10,250
James Walker Elementary	Public	K-5	201 SE Sunnyside School Rd	Blue Springs	64014	Jackson County	Blue Springs R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 874-3660	447	29	15.4	49.7%	259 (57.9%)	81 (18.1%)	59 (13.2%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (9.2%)	96.4	14^th of 906 public elementary schools	98.5%		97.1	14^th of 898 public elementary schools	98.4%		78.5	76.2	78.5	81.3	69.9	74.1		$10,333	$635	$9,698
William Yates Elementary	Public	K-5	3600 Davidson Rd	Independence	64055	Jackson County	Blue Springs R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 874-3740	447	34	13.3	46.3%	218 (48.8%)	78 (17.4%)	77 (17.2%)	9 (2.0%)	3 (0.7%)	9 (2.0%)	53 (11.9%)	94.5	28^th of 906 public elementary schools	96.9%		94.5	27^th of 898 public elementary schools	97.0%	1	73.8	89.5		71.2	54.9	89.1		$12,829	$929	$11,901
Spring Branch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20404 E Truman Rd	Independence	64056	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5455	245	21	11.4	67.8%	150 (61.2%)	28 (11.4%)	38 (15.5%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.8%)	42.9	529^th of 906 public elementary schools	41.6%		43.2	533^rd of 898 public elementary schools	40.6%	4	30.0	23.4			47.5	42.8	41.0	$13,600	$4,250	$9,350

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