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John Glenn Elementary School

12401 County Rd 438
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
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Top 20%
Serving 243 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Glenn Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20% in MO
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John Glenn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute

School Overview

John Glenn Elementary School's student population of 243 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

John Glenn Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Glenn Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#291 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
50-54%
39%
55-59%
43%
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
93%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Glenn Elementary School's ranking?
John Glenn Elementary School is ranked #291 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend John Glenn Elementary School?
243 students attend John Glenn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of John Glenn Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Glenn Elementary School?
John Glenn Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does John Glenn Elementary School offer ?
John Glenn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Glenn Elementary School part of?
John Glenn Elementary School is part of Savannah R-III School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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