Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John W. Luff Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John W. Luff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
John W. Luff Elementary School's student population of 354 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John W. Luff Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John W. Luff Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#468 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
23%
8%
Black
16%
15%
White
46%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John W. Luff Elementary School's ranking?
John W. Luff Elementary School is ranked #468 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend John W. Luff Elementary School?
354 students attend John W. Luff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of John W. Luff Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John W. Luff Elementary School?
John W. Luff Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does John W. Luff Elementary School offer ?
John W. Luff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John W. Luff Elementary School part of?
John W. Luff Elementary School is part of Independence 30 School District.
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