Jennings School District

2559 Dorwood
Jennings, MO 63136-4035
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Jennings School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,331 students in Jennings School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Jennings School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
2,331 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jennings School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#534 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
14%
39%
19%
43%
17%
38%
85-89%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
97%
15%
% White
1%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,029 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,835 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,029
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,835
$13,908

Best Jennings School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairview Primary
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7047 Emma
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8070
Grades: PK-3
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Jennings High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8850 Cozens
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 639 students
Rank: #33.
Kenneth C. Hanrahan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8430 Lucas Hunt
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8190
Grades: 4-6
| 159 students
Rank: #44.
Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8831 Cozens
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8150
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
Rank: #55.
Fairview Intermediate
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7053 Emma
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8070
Grades: 4-6
| 124 students
Rank: #66.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8420 Sunbury
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8170
Grades: PK-3
| 247 students
Rank: #77.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8920 Cozens
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8050
Grades: PK-6
| 503 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jennings School District?
Jennings School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,331 students.
What is the rank of Jennings School District?
Jennings School District is ranked #534 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jennings School District?
97% of Jennings School District students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jennings School District?
Jennings School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Jennings School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,835 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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