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John W. Luff Elementary School

3700 S Delaware Ave
Independence, MO 64055
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John W. Luff Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 30% in MO
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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John W. Luff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
John W. Luff Elementary School's student population of 354 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
354 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
John W. Luff Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John W. Luff Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#468 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of John W. Luff Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John W. Luff Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John W. Luff Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of John W. Luff Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in John W. Luff Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
23%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in John W. Luff Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in John W. Luff Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
46%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in John W. Luff Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in John W. Luff Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in John W. Luff Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of John W. Luff Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John W. Luff Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John W. Luff Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is John W. Luff Elementary School's ranking?
John W. Luff Elementary School is ranked #468 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
354 students attend John W. Luff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of John W. Luff Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 13% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does John W. Luff Elementary School offer ?
John W. Luff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John W. Luff Elementary School part of?
John W. Luff Elementary School is part of Independence 30 School District.

School Reviews
5   5/5/2023
I went here. I love the teachers, the school, the opportunities, I love everything!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ashton

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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