JOHN W. LUFF ELEM.

JOHN W. LUFF ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the INDEPENDENCE 30 school district, located in INDEPENDENCE, MO with about 414 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, JOHN W. LUFF ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

John W. Luff Elementary School is a public school serving students in Independence, Missouri, and is part of the Independence School District. Located at 3700 S. Delaware Avenue, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education to its elementary-aged students. As part of the broader district, it follows the mission of the Independence School District to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed, emphasizing community engagement and academic growth.

The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual development and social-emotional well-being. By integrating standard curriculum requirements with extracurricular opportunities, John W. Luff Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational resources, and further information regarding its specific programs, staff, and policies can be found on the Independence School District website at [www.isdschools.org](http://www.isdschools.org).

For more information, contact JOHN W. LUFF ELEM. at (816) 521-5415 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.