John W. Luff Elem.
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Independence, Missouri 64055 · Independence 30
#445 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri
#18579 of 50,301 nationally
About John W. Luff Elem.
John W. Luff Elem. is a public elementary located in Independence, in the Independence 30 school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 362 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 445th of 1,159 ranked elementary schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is math proficiency (73th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 362.
There are 37 schools in Independence; John W. Luff Elem. ranks 3rd of 33 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)73.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John W. Luff Elem. by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John W. Luff Elem.
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Truman High
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1,720 students · 1.3 km away
Three Trails Elem.
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Northwood Sch.
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0 students · 2.3 km away
William Southern Elem.
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458 students · 2.4 km away
Sycamore Hills Elem.
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Santa Fe Trail Elem.
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364 students · 2.6 km away
Cassell Park Elementary
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students · 2.8 km away
Hanthorn Early Education
Independence · Public other · Grades PK–PK
180 students · 3.3 km away
Pitcher Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
252 students · 3.3 km away
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
902 students · 3.3 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is John W. Luff Elem. a good school?
John W. Luff Elem. has a Success Index (US) of 59.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #445 of 1,159 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John W. Luff Elem. rank in Missouri?
John W. Luff Elem. ranks #445 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri and #18579 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John W. Luff Elem.?
John W. Luff Elem. had 362 students in 2025.
Is John W. Luff Elem. a elementary school or a high school?
John W. Luff Elem. is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John W. Luff Elem.?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John W. Luff Elem.; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.