Below Average
#1990 of 2,221 schools in MO
Northview Elem.
Elementary School · Jennings · Jennings, MO
A Jennings elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8920 COZENS, Jennings, MO 63136
- Math 4% proficient (2022)
- Reading 23% vs MO 47% (2025)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northview Elem. score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northview Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,388
Median home value
$77,300
Median rent
$1,029/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
45.5%
Poverty rate
27.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63136; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Nance Sr. Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| St Louis Unified School of SdaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Danforth Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Early Child. EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK | 1.1 mi | 213 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Jennings
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northview Elem. is listed in JENNINGS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northview Elem.
Northview Elem. is a public elementary school in Jennings, MO, part of Jennings, serving approximately 503 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,990 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northview Elem.
What grades does Northview Elem. serve?
Northview Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Northview Elem.?
Northview Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 503 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northview Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Northview Elem. is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northview Elem. rank in MO?
Northview Elem. ranks #1,990 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Northview Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Northview Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Northview Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northview Elem. has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northview Elem. a charter school?
No, Northview Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northview Elem. a Title I school?
No, Northview Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northview Elem.?
100.0% of students at Northview Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 503
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (314) 653-8050
- Area population (ZIP 63136)
- 41,314
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63136; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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