Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Nowlin 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 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (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
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
John Nowlin Elementary School's student population of 462 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
John Nowlin 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 Nowlin Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#577 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
13%
15%
White
64%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Nowlin Elementary School's ranking?
John Nowlin Elementary School is ranked #577 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend John Nowlin Elementary School?
462 students attend John Nowlin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of John Nowlin Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does John Nowlin Elementary School offer ?
John Nowlin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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