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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 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,269 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 41%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
2,269 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#534 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)40.1%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
96%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
n/a
67%
Showing 2006–2022. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,404 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,375 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$33 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,404
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,375
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Jennings School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview Primary
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7047 Emma
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8070
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8070
Gr: PK-3 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Jennings High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8850 Cozens
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8100
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Kenneth C. Hanrahan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8430 Lucas Hunt
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8190
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8190
Gr: 4-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8831 Cozens
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8150
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8150
Gr: 6-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #55.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8420 Sunbury
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8170
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8170
Gr: PK-3 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8920 Cozens
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8050
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8050
Gr: PK-6 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Fairview Intermediate
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7053 Emma
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8070
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8070
Gr: 4-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jennings School District?
Jennings School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,269 students.
What is the rank of Jennings School District?
Jennings School District is ranked #537 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
96% of Jennings School District students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 16:1, 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 $14,375 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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