How do these schools compare?
| Metric | JOHN W. LUFF ELEM. | TRUMAN HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Location | INDEPENDENCE, MO | INDEPENDENCE, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 362 | 1,720 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.2% | 38.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | JOHN W. LUFF ELEM. | TRUMAN HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,029 | $16,029 |
| District | INDEPENDENCE 30 | INDEPENDENCE 30 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | JOHN W. LUFF ELEM. | TRUMAN HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.8% | 45.3% |
| African American | 20.2% | 15.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.2% | 26.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Multiracial | 8.8% | 10.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | JOHN W. LUFF ELEM. | TRUMAN HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 8 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 362:1 | 430:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.0% | 23.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 223 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.