Enrollment
280
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Glenn Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Glenn Elem.
John Glenn Elem. is a mid-sized elementary school in St Joseph, Missouri, enrolling 280 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 280 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 317 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 280 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Savannah R-Iii spends $9,097 per pupil, 30% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Savannah R-Iii also operates Savannah High (752 students) and Minnie Cline Elem. (603 students) alongside John Glenn Elem..
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John Glenn Elem. compares
John Glenn Elem. on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,097
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Savannah R-Iii, which includes John Glenn Elem..
$9,097
Per student
-30%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 40.4%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~280 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John Glenn Elem. a good school?
John Glenn Elem. earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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