John Glenn Elementary

Summary:

John Glenn Elementary is a public elementary school located in Saint Joseph, Missouri, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 246 students. The school is part of the Savannah R-III school district, which is ranked 93 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

John Glenn Elementary consistently performs above the state and district averages in MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) test scores across various grade levels and subjects. In 2023-2024, the school had 59.9% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 43% for the Savannah R-III district and 44.4% for the state. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 5.3% in 2023-2024, significantly lower than the state average of 14.9%. Additionally, John Glenn Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 30.89% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, John Glenn Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, particularly in terms of academic achievement and student-teacher ratio. For example, Parkway Elementary and Carden Park Elementary, both in the St. Joseph school district, have significantly lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates than John Glenn Elementary. On the other hand, Avenue City Elementary, a school in the Avenue City R-Ix district, has even stronger academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates than John Glenn Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 12401 County Rd 438
       Saint Joseph, MO  64505-3719


(816) 279-4533

District: Savannah R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
229th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,837 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  246

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.5%
Hispanic:
3.7%
African American:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details John Glenn Elementary ranks better than 74.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.52. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details John Glenn Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Savannah R-III School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Glenn Elementary is $8,837. 2 elementary schools in the Savannah R-III School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

John Glenn Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Savannah R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Savannah R-III 93rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John Glenn Elementary

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Rank History for all students at John Glenn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.16 502nd 1074 53.3%
2007 55.81 455th 1080 57.9%
2008 57.00 436th 1084 59.8%
2009 61.86 369th 1053 65.0%
2010 52.63 540th 1066 49.3%
2011 55.80 506th 1088 53.5%
2012 52.18 572nd 1085 47.3%
2013 43.18 703rd 1108 36.6%
2014 47.83 612th 1089 43.8%
2015 50.41 558th 1058 47.3%
2016 56.62 406th 865 53.1%
2017 53.84 482nd 1032 53.3%
2018 72.84 250th 1045 76.1%
2019 78.97 161st 1052 84.7%
2021 74.70 194th 901 78.5%
2022 66.08 287th 908 68.4%
2023 66.86 288th 898 67.9%
2024 72.52 229th 906 74.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John Glenn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.03 215th 887 75.8%
2019 80.81 79th 907 91.3%
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Rank History for White students at John Glenn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.41 286th 898 68.2%
2019 72.03 208th 917 77.3%
2021 74.09 152nd 691 78.0%
2022 39.38 424th 675 37.2%
2023 55.51 296th 673 56.0%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for John Glenn Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 302 302
1992 310 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1993 311 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1994 300 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1995 312 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1996 312 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1997 322 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1998 344 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1999 327 5 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 338
2000 314 3 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 324
2001 337 3 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 347
2002 324 9 0 5 5 n/a n/a 0 343
2003 324 9 0 5 5 n/a n/a 0 343
2004 312 10 0 8 6 n/a n/a 0 336
2005 281 9 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 299
2006 268 7 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 284
2007 253 6 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 270
2008 264 4 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 278
2009 254 4 3 8 4 n/a n/a 0 273
2010 226 11 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 248
2011 219 7 5 2 2 0 0 0 235
2012 245 4 5 1 2 0 0 0 257
2013 262 5 4 1 1 0 0 0 273
2014 259 7 3 7 1 1 0 0 278
2015 248 10 3 10 0 0 0 0 271
2016 236 16 1 12 0 0 0 0 265
2017 250 15 1 14 2 0 0 0 282
2018 275 11 0 6 0 0 4 0 296
2019 266 3 0 9 0 0 7 0 285
2020 251 5 0 9 0 0 5 0 270
2021 223 5 0 6 0 0 0 0 234
2022 238 5 0 11 0 0 1 0 255
2023 230 4 0 9 0 0 3 0 246

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John Glenn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 302 17.1 17.6 n/a
1992 316 17.1 18.4 7.9
1993 316 18.6 17.0 7.6
1994 304 16.8 18.1 10.2
1995 314 18.9 16.6 17.8
1996 314 18.9 16.6 17.8
1997 328 19.4 16.9 12.5
1998 350 19.4 18.0 12.6
1999 338 20.3 16.7 21
2000 324 18.1 17.9 22.8
2001 347 19.1 18.2 20.7
2002 343 20.6 16.7 27.4
2003 343 20.6 16.7 27.4
2004 336 20.6 16.3 28
2005 299 19.6 15.3 31.1
2006 284 19.1 14.9 29.9
2007 270 18.1 14.9 28.5
2008 278 18.6 14.9 31.3
2009 273 19.6 13.9 31.5
2010 248 17.4 14.2 31.9
2011 235 15.9 14.7 30.2
2012 257 17.1 14.9 31.1
2013 273 17.7 15.4 31.5
2014 278 16.2 17.1 33.1
2015 271 16.0 16.9 36.5
2016 265 16.0 16.5 33.6
2017 282 17.2 16.3 32.6
2018 296 17.8 16.5 33.8
2019 285 17.6 16.1 32.6
2020 270 17.4 15.4 37.4
2021 234 18.0 12.9 33.3
2022 255 17.5 14.5 31
2023 246 18.3 13.3 30.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John Glenn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 302 17.1 17.6 n/a
1992 316 17.1 18.4 7.9
1993 316 18.6 17.0 7.6
1994 304 16.8 18.1 10.2
1995 314 18.9 16.6 17.8
1996 314 18.9 16.6 17.8
1997 328 19.4 16.9 12.5
1998 350 19.4 18.0 12.6
1999 338 20.3 16.7 21
2000 324 18.1 17.9 22.8
2001 347 19.1 18.2 20.7
2002 343 20.6 16.7 27.4
2003 343 20.6 16.7 27.4
2004 336 20.6 16.3 28
2005 299 19.6 15.3 31.1
2006 284 19.1 14.9 29.9
2007 270 18.1 14.9 28.5
2008 278 18.6 14.9 31.3
2009 273 19.6 13.9 31.5
2010 248 17.4 14.2 31.9
2011 235 15.9 14.7 30.2
2012 257 17.1 14.9 31.1
2013 273 17.7 15.4 31.5
2014 278 16.2 17.1 33.1
2015 271 16.0 16.9 36.5
2016 265 16.0 16.5 33.6
2017 282 17.2 16.3 32.6
2018 296 17.8 16.5 33.8
2019 285 17.6 16.1 32.6
2020 270 17.4 15.4 37.4
2021 234 18.0 12.9 33.3
2022 255 17.5 14.5 31
2023 246 18.3 13.3 30.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for John Glenn Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $06 (0.1%) $7,411 (99.9%) $7,417
2020 $182 (2.3%) $7,604 (97.7%) $7,786
2021 $302 (3.4%) $8,558 (96.6%) $8,860
2022 $288 (3.3%) $8,549 (96.7%) $8,837

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John Glenn Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 161st of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 288th of 898 Elementary schools
 16.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (John Glenn Elementary)69.642.9
 26.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Savannah R-III)5130
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John Glenn Elementary)69.646.5
 23.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Savannah R-III)58.846.3
 12.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (John Glenn Elementary)4561.8
 16.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Savannah R-III)54.947.4
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John Glenn Elementary)44.967.6
 22.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Savannah R-III)51.557.2
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (John Glenn Elementary)7135.8
 35.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Savannah R-III)53.638.7
 14.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (John Glenn Elementary)69.149
 20.1%
   5th Grade Science (Savannah R-III)54.446.4
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John Glenn Elementary)67.343.2
 24.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Savannah R-III)59.235.8
 23.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students285246
 13.7%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic99
Pacific Islander00
White266230
 13.5%
Two or More Races73
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.6%30.9%
 1.7%


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Students at John Glenn Elementary are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 246 students attended John Glenn Elementary.

John Glenn Elementary ranks 229th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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