District Overview
Situated at 2559 Dorwood in Jennings, Missouri, the Jennings School District is an active, traditional public school system serving families within the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. Defined by its large suburban community setting, the district operates seven operational schools that deliver comprehensive educational programming spanning from prekindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Currently educating 2,269 students, Jennings provides a continuous academic journey across early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school levels, ensuring local youth have access to consistent and structured learning opportunities throughout their formative years.

To support its learning community, the district maintains a well-resourced professional environment backed by nearly 396 full-time equivalent staff members, including 285 full-time equivalent teachers alongside dedicated instructional aides and operational support personnel. This robust staffing structure fosters an engaging, supportive environment tailored to a diverse student body that is predominantly African American, alongside Hispanic, multiracial, and White student populations. Designed to meet the academic and social needs of its suburban community, the district remains a vital educational anchor in St. Louis County, with further information on district programs accessible through its official portal at www.jenningsk12.org.
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Total Schools
2,269
Total Students
285.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JENNINGS
Demographic Student Count
White10
Hispanic47
Black2,171
Two or More39
American Indian2
  • Black
    2,171 (95.7%)
  • Hispanic
    47 (2.1%)
  • Two or More
    39 (1.7%)
  • White
    10 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in JENNINGS
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle3
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:2,269*
Teachers (FTE):285.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.0
Schools in JENNINGS
Found 7 Schools