JOHN NOWLIN ELEM.

5020 NW VALLEY VIEW RD
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015

www.bssd.net

460 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John Nowlin Elementary School is a public school located in Blue Springs, Missouri, serving as part of the Blue Springs R-IV School District. Situated on NW Valley View Road, the school operates within a district that is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and student success. As a key educational institution in the local community, John Nowlin Elementary focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development for its primary-aged students.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district framework that prioritizes innovation, modern instructional technology, and parental involvement. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards of the Blue Springs R-IV School District, John Nowlin Elementary aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition into middle school by building a strong foundational base in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. Those interested in specific programming, extracurricular opportunities, or enrollment details can find comprehensive information on the district's official website at http://www.bssd.net.

460

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN NOWLIN ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	55
Black	70
Asian	8
Two or More	56

White
271 (58.9%)
Black
70 (15.2%)
Two or More
56 (12.2%)
Hispanic
55 (12.0%)
Asian
8 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BLUE SPRINGS R-IV
Phone:	(816)874-3670
Website:	http://www.bssd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 79