- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Joseph, MO
John Glenn Elem.
Federal NCES profile for John Glenn Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292757001690
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Glenn Elem. earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in St Joseph · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John Glenn Elem. has class sizes larger than 85% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Glenn Elem. ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in St Joseph, MO.
School address
District: Savannah R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292757001690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
John Glenn Elem. held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.4 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 292757001690 · St Joseph, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 15.6:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Savannah High (752 students)
John Glenn Elem. held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.4 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
John Glenn Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Savannah High
Savannah High
752 students
- Minnie Cline E
Minnie Cline Elem.
603 students
- Savannah Middl
Savannah Middle
488 students
- This school 280
John Glenn Elem.
280 students
- Amazonia Elem. 100
Amazonia Elem.
100 students
- Helena Elem. 99
Helena Elem.
99 students
What this shows John Glenn Elem. reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Glenn Elem. compares
John Glenn Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 52% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 85% in Missouri - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,704
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, John Glenn Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Savannah R-Iii reports $9,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Glenn Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnie Cline Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Savannah Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amazonia Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Helena Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Glenn Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Glenn Elem.
How many students attend John Glenn Elem.?
John Glenn Elem. has 280 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Joseph, MO. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Glenn Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at John Glenn Elem. is 15.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Glenn Elem.?
22.0% of students at John Glenn Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Glenn Elem.?
The largest demographic group at John Glenn Elem. is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in St Joseph, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Glenn Elem.?
John Glenn Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Glenn Elem. rank among elementary schools in St Joseph?
By Resource Investment Index, John Glenn Elem. ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in St Joseph, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in St Joseph on the city page.
What other schools are in Savannah R-Iii?
Besides John Glenn Elem., Savannah R-Iii also operates Savannah High (752 students), Minnie Cline Elem. (603 students), and Savannah Middle (488 students). See the Savannah R-Iii district page for the complete list.