Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John W. Luff Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: John W. Luff Elementary serves the southwest part of Independence, MO, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.9 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 0.9 miles, reaching up to 1.4 miles at its furthest point.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John W. Luff Elementary School's student population of 362 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
John W. Luff Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John W. Luff Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#653 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
26%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
20%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
43%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
9%
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)21.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-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 W. Luff Elementary School's ranking?
John W. Luff Elementary School is ranked #653 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend John W. Luff Elementary School?
362 students attend John W. Luff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of John W. Luff Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 9% 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 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does John W. Luff Elementary School offer ?
John W. Luff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John W. Luff Elementary School part of?
John W. Luff Elementary School is part of Independence 30 School District.
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