Moonpreneur Icon

Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School

201 NE ANDERSON, LEES SUMMIT, MO 64064

Top 10% School in Missouri

Ranked 5 of 116 in Missouri

See top schools in Lee's Summit

About Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School

Voy Spears Jr. Elementary serves grades K-5, with an approximate enrollment of 556 students. It has excellent academic performance; approximately 77 % of students reach proficiency in math, and 76 % reach proficiency in reading, which puts it in the top tier of “best elementary schools in Missouri.” The student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.7:1 with about 37–38 full-time instructional staff. The demographics of the students are 72 % White, 10 % Black/African-American, 7 % Hispanic, 3 % Asian, and 7 % two or more races. About 13 % of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively affluent community. In Lee’s Summit, which surrounds the school, the median home value is about $313,200. The school is known for its strong foundations of curriculum and the community-orientation.

Contact Information

Address

201 NE ANDERSON, LEES SUMMIT, MO 64064

View on Map

Phone

(816) 874-3720

Call Now

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 77%
Reading 76%
State average proficiency is 77% in Math and 76% in Reading.
38
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
556
Total Students
$63070
Avg. Teacher Salary

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world.

See the projects happening right in your neighborhood

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

TOP 5 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

Read More

Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

Read More

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:15AM - 4:05PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 72.2%
Asian 3.4%
Hispanic 8.3%
Black 9.9%
Two+ Races 5.5%
Native Am. 1%
White
72.2%
Asian
3.4%
Hispanic
8.3%
Black
9.9%
Two+ Races
5.5%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 556
52.9%
294 Female
47.1%
262 Male

Student Population

556 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

507 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

The BSSD technology department supports students in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary for a technologically changing world, with a long-range plan in place to enhance learning and communication.

FAQ

Q1. What is Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School's mission?

Ans: Voy Spears Jr. Elementary emphasizes innovation and connections with the community.

Q2. What are the academic outcomes for Voy Spears Jr. Elementary?

Ans: Voy Spears Jr. Elementary has reported a 78% proficiency in math and a 76% proficiency in reading.

Q3. Does Voy Spears Jr. Elementary offer enriched programs?

Ans: Yes, Voy Spears Jr. Elementary offers Project Lead The Way and Gifted programs.

Q4. How do parents participate at Voy Spears Jr. Elementary?

Ans: Parents participate through PTA and school-sponsored events, such as the Falcon Fun Run and Trunk or Treat.

Q5. Why is Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School considered one of the best elementary schools in Missouri?

Ans: They rank in the top 20 in the state of Missouri to earn a spot as one of the best elementary schools in Missouri.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

What Parents Say

Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School

If you’re a parent, please share the highlights of your experience with Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School

terms and conditions
Feedback

DISCLAIMER

The information provided about schools is for general reference only and may not be 100% accurate or up to date. We recommend contacting the respective school directly to confirm the latest details and ensure accuracy.