Public schools in Jennings, MO
7 open public schools with an address in Jennings, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,269
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Jennings public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Jennings, MO: 3 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,269 students, an average of 324 per school. The largest campus is Jennings High (666 students), and the largest elementary school is Northview Elem. (540).
Every listed school belongs to Jennings. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 100% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Jennings
Elementary schools in Jennings
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Primary Jennings | PK–03 | 284 | 16.4:1 | |
| Northview Elem. Jennings | PK–06 | 540 | 17.8:1 | |
| Woodland Elem. Jennings | PK–03 | 197 | 16:1 |
Middle schools in Jennings
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Intermediate Jennings | 04–06 | 134 | 14.9:1 | |
| Kenneth C. Hanrahan Elem. Jennings | 04–06 | 138 | 13.8:1 | |
| Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High Jennings | 06–08 | 310 | 18:1 |
High schools in Jennings
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings High Jennings | 09–12 | 666 | 14.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.4%
- Hispanic2.1%
- Black95.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Jennings schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,269 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Jennings
How many public schools are in Jennings, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Jennings: 3 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,269 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Jennings?
All listed public schools with an address in Jennings belong to Jennings. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Jennings?
Jennings High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Jennings, with 666 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Jennings?
No school with an address in Jennings is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Missouri.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Jennings schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Jennings public schools is 16:1, higher than the Missouri school median of 12.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Jennings guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Missouri cities