John Glenn Elementary School

12401 County Rd 438
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
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9/
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Top 20%
Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Glenn Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20% in MO
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John Glenn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

John Glenn Elementary School's student population of 280 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
280 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

John Glenn Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (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 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#409 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45-49%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

55-59%
43%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
4%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

White
91%
67%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
9%
0.17

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
6.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Glenn Elementary School's ranking?
John Glenn Elementary School is ranked #409 out of 2,076 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend John Glenn Elementary School?
280 students attend John Glenn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of John Glenn Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 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 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does John Glenn Elementary School offer ?
John Glenn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Glenn Elementary School part of?
John Glenn Elementary School is part of Savannah R-III School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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