Serving 440 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Nowlin Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Nowlin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
John Nowlin Elementary School's student population of 440 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Nowlin Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Nowlin Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#352 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
10%
15%
White
68%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Nowlin Elementary School's ranking?
John Nowlin Elementary School is ranked #352 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are John Nowlin Elementary School often compared to?
John Nowlin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Yates Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend John Nowlin Elementary School?
440 students attend John Nowlin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of John Nowlin Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Nowlin Elementary School?
John Nowlin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does John Nowlin Elementary School offer ?
John Nowlin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John Nowlin Elementary School part of?
John Nowlin Elementary School is part of Blue Springs R-IV School District.
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