John Nowlin Elementary School
Tel:
(816) 874-3670
- John Nowlin Elementary School serves 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- John Nowlin Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
John Nowlin Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- John Nowlin Elementary School's student population of 444 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 Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 444 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
- John Nowlin Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of John Nowlin Elementary School is 0.47, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #135 out of 2085 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 7% |
| Black | 8% | 16% |
| White | 72% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Blue Springs R-IV School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John Nowlin Elementary School is Valley View High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Paul Kinder Middle School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Blue Springs Valley View High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
0.0 miles
5000 Nw Valley View Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3750 0.0 9-12 n/a - Blue Springs Paul Kinder Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 809 students
0.9 miles
3930 South R D Mize Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3560 0.9 6-8 809 - Blue Springs Sunny Pointe Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 603 students
1.0 miles
3920 South R D Mize Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3700 1.0 PK-5 603 - Blue Springs Blue Springs High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,487 students
1.9 miles
2000 Nw Ashton Dr
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3400 1.9 9-12 2,487 - Blue Springs Freshman Ctr. - G. Baker Bldg. Grades: 9
1.9 miles
2103 Nw Vesper
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3440 1.9 9 n/a
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