JOHN GLENN ELEM.

www.savannahr3.com

280 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John Glenn Elementary School, located at 12401 County Road 438 in St. Joseph, Missouri, is a key academic institution within the Savannah R-III School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that encourages both intellectual growth and social development. As part of the Savannah R-III system, the school benefits from the district’s broader mission to foster a supportive learning environment, emphasizing academic excellence, student engagement, and preparation for future grade levels.

The school is situated in a rural-suburban setting, providing a focused environment for elementary-aged children to thrive. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards of the Savannah R-III District, John Glenn Elementary maintains a commitment to integrating modern educational practices while fostering a sense of community among students, parents, and staff. Those interested in specific school policies, district news, or enrollment information can find further details through the official district website at http://www.savannahr3.com.

280

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN GLENN ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	11
Black	10
Two or More	5

White
254 (90.7%)
Hispanic
11 (3.9%)
Black
10 (3.6%)
Two or More
5 (1.8%)

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:	SAVANNAH R-III
Phone:	(816)279-4533
Website:	http://www.savannahr3.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 61

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 43