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John Glenn Elem.
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
12401 County Rd 438, St Joseph, MO 64505 · (816) 279-4533 · Part of Savannah R-III School District
Students
280
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
34%
Setting
Rural
Grades
K–5
What stands out about John Glenn Elem.
- School Grade A−: near the top of Missouri’s public schools
- Math proficiency 12 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 12 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 19.7% since 2020
- Next stop for Cosby kids: Savannah Middle
On the path
Where Cosby kids come from and go next.
K–5John Glenn Elem.You are here
6–8Savannah Middlein Savannah
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency47%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts57%
State average 45.2%
Location
Directions ↗
12401 County Rd 438, St Joseph
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten61
Grade 143
Grade 248
Grade 340
Grade 445
Grade 543
Enrollment over time
234’20
255’21
246’22
243’23
280’24
Up 19.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 91%Hispanic 4%Black 4%Two or more races 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.