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John W. Luff Elementary School

3700 S DELAWARE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055

About John W. Luff Elementary School

John W. Luff Elementary School is located at 3700 S Delaware Ave in Independence within the suburban-large setting of the Independence School District. They serve students from grades PK-5 and enrolls approximately 343 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. In math, 42% of students reached the proficient level or higher, while in reading, 52% achieved that level or above. The student population is made up of 50% female students and 50% male students. Luff?????????? Elementary is committed to nurturing and providing an inclusive environment where students are motivated to acquire academic skills, be creative, and become aware of the community.

One of the factors that set the school apart is its location in a neighbourhood where the median home value is around $166,400, thus making it possible for families to have both affordability and access to a great school community. By continuing its commitment to development and getting more opportunities, John W. Luff Elementary is on a mission to become the best elementary school in Missouri to make every child a respectful and caring ??????????foundation.

John W. Luff Elementary School Contact Information

Address

3700 S DELAWARE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055

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Phone

(816) 521-5415

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 52% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
343
Total Students
$56102
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 91 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at John W. Luff Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM - 4:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 45.8%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 23.4%
Black 15.5%
Two+ Races 13.3%
Native Am. 0%
White
45.8%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
23.4%
Black
15.5%
Two+ Races
13.3%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 343
50.8%
174 Female
49.2%
169 Male

Student Population

343 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

292 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

John W. Luff Elementary School will conduct "Picture Make-Up Day" on November 12.

FAQ

Q1. How does John W. Luff Elementary build community connection?

Ans. Community connections are built through family events and school traditions such as "Luff Family Night" which involve teachers, parents, and students.

Q2. What kind of student leadership opportunities exist?

Ans. Leadership roles like safety patrol, morning greeters, and library helpers give students responsibility early on.

Q3. How does the school ensure consistent communication with parents?

Ans. Tools like Parent portal, newsletters, and teacher check-ins are used to keep the close-knit families updated on academics and events.

Q4. How does John W. Luff Elementary promote good citizenship?

Ans. Students engage in service projects and learn community values through kindness initiatives.

Q5. What steps are taken to ensure student well-being at school?

Ans. The emotional support is given by the counselor and staff team who are always available, thus the students feel heard and ??????????valued.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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