Serving 460 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 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: John Nowlin Elementary serves the west part of the Blue Springs, MO school district, covering an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Families within the zone can typically reach the school in 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1.7 miles away.
- 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
School Overview
John Nowlin Elementary School's student population of 460 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
John Nowlin Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Nowlin Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#497 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
59%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #497 out of 2,076 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?
460 students attend John Nowlin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of John Nowlin Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Nowlin Elementary School?
John Nowlin Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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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