JOHN W. LUFF ELEM.

3700 S DELAWARE AVE
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055

www.isdschools.org

354 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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).

354

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN W. LUFF ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	83
Black	55
Asian	1
Two or More	47
Pacific Islander	6

White
162 (45.8 %)
Hispanic
83 (23.4 %)
Black
55 (15.5 %)
Two or More
47 (13.3 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	INDEPENDENCE 30
Phone:	(816)521-5415
Website:	http://www.isdschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 43