JOHN NOWLIN ELEM. vs LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY
JOHN NOWLIN ELEM. has a higher overall rating of 8.8/10 compared to 4.8/10. JOHN NOWLIN ELEM. is significantly larger with 462 students, about 1.6× the size of LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY (281). In math proficiency, JOHN NOWLIN ELEM. leads at 62.0%.
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JOHN NOWLIN ELEM.
Blue Springs, MO
8.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
462 students
LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY
Independence, MO
4.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
281 students
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| Metric | JOHN NOWLIN ELEM. | LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.8 / 10 | 4.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.9 | 5.1 |
| Growth Score | 9.3 | 3.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 37.9% | 53.7% |
| Environment Score | 7.2 | 7.4 |
| State Rank | #65 of 2,221 | #1,833 of 2,221 |
| State Percentile | 97th | 18th |
Test Scores
| Subject | JOHN NOWLIN ELEM. | LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 62.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 63.0% | 47.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | JOHN NOWLIN ELEM. | LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 462 | 281 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 37.9% | 53.7% |
| District | BLUE SPRINGS R-IV | INDEPENDENCE 30 |
| City | Blue Springs | Independence |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Blue Springs (64015) | Independence (64057) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,242 | $71,441 |
| Median Home Value | $249,500 | $235,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,148 | $1,139 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 34.4% | 28.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% | 5.1% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 23 min |