Serving 192 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John Glenn Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Glenn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
John Glenn Elementary School's student population of 192 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Glenn Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Glenn Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 1233 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
91%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Glenn Elementary School's ranking?
John Glenn Elementary School is ranked #256 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend John Glenn Elementary School?
192 students attend John Glenn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of John Glenn Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Glenn Elementary School?
John Glenn Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Glenn Elementary School offer ?
John Glenn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Glenn Elementary School part of?
John Glenn Elementary School is part of North Scott Comm School District.
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