Below Average
#1990 of 2,221 schools in MO
Northview Elem.
Elementary School · JENNINGS
8920 COZENS, Jennings, MO 63136
Enrollment
503
Student-Teacher
21:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
503
Student-Teacher
21:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,990 of 2,221
In Jennings
#4 of 7
public schools
In district
#4 of 7
JENNINGS
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Northview Elem.
Elementary School in Jennings · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Northview Elem.
Northview Elem. is a public elementary school in Jennings, MO, part of JENNINGS. Northview Elem. serves approximately 503 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. Northview Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,990 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Northview Elem. show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.1 · Below Average
- District avg 4.9
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Northview Elem. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Northview Elem. runs 21:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
39% of students at Northview Elem. were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Northview Elem. — Students at Northview Elem. score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 29 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.0/10.
How Northview Elem. Compares
See how Northview Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
8920 COZENS, Jennings, MO 63136
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Northview Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FAIRVIEW PRIMARY (rated 7.3/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is RIVER ROADS LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby St. Louis), which scores notably higher. Additionally, GRACE CHAPEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby St. Louis), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Jennings, see our Jennings schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| JENNINGS HIGH Jennings | 0.2 mi | 5.9 |
| ROSE JOHNSON JENNINGS JR. HIGH Jennings | 0.3 mi | 3.1 |
| EARL NANCE SR. ELEM. St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 5.6 |
| ST LOUIS UNIFIED SCHOOL OF SDA St. Louis | 0.9 mi | — |
| Westview Middle School St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 4.7 |
| KOCH ELEM. St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 3.6 |
| MEADOWS ELEM. St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 4.5 |
| DANFORTH ELEM. St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 3.3 |
| HERZOG ELEM. St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 3.6 |
| KENNETH C. HANRAHAN ELEM. Jennings | 1.0 mi | 4.7 |
| EARLY CHILD. EDUCATION St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 3.2 |
| WOODLAND ELEM. Jennings | 1.1 mi | 3.2 |
| RIVER ROADS LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 5.7 |
| R. G. CENTRAL MIDDLE St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 3.4 |
| MOLINE ELEM. St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 4.7 |
| FAIRVIEW PRIMARY Jennings | 1.5 mi | 7.3 |
| FAIRVIEW INTERMEDIATE Jennings | 1.5 mi | 3.9 |
| GRACE CHAPEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 5.7 |
| GIBSON ELEM. St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 3.7 |
| LEWIS AND CLARK ELEM. St. Louis | 2.0 mi | 4.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63136 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$40,388
Median Home Value
$77,300
Median Rent
$1,029/mo
Population
41,314
College Educated
11.5%
Homeownership
45.5%
Avg Commute
26.3 min
Poverty Rate
27.2%
Median Age
35.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| COLE ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 4.1 |
| GRADEN ELEM. Parkville, MO | 4.1 |
| GRANNEMANN ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 4.1 |
| KORTE ELEM. Independence, MO | 4.1 |
| PLEASANT HILL ELEM. Pleasant Hill, MO | 4.1 |
| SANTA FE TRAIL ELEM. Independence, MO | 4.1 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
- Walk Score
- 36 Car-Dependent
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 503
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (314) 653-8050
Resources & Links
District
JENNINGS- District Enrollment
- 2,331
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,748
- District Rank
- #4 of 7
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