John W. Luff Elementary School

3700 S Delaware Ave
Independence, MO 64055
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John W. Luff Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 20% in MO
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (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:

School Overview

John W. Luff Elementary School's student population of 328 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
328 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

John W. Luff 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 W. Luff Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#273 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)
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50-54%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John W. Luff Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John W. Luff Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
22%
8%
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Black
15%
15%
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White
49%
69%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart display the diversity score of John W. Luff Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #273 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend John W. Luff Elementary School?
328 students attend John W. Luff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of John W. Luff Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 12% 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 13:1, which is equal to 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.

School Reviews

5   5/5/2023
I went here. I love the teachers, the school, the opportunities, I love everything!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ashton

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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