Serving 671 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Weldon Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 671 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Weldon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
John Weldon Elementary School's student population of 671 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
671 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Weldon Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Weldon Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#75 out of 2092 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
76%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Weldon Elementary School's ranking?
John Weldon Elementary School is ranked #75 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are John Weldon Elementary School often compared to?
John Weldon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend John Weldon Elementary School?
671 students attend John Weldon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of John Weldon Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Weldon Elementary School?
John Weldon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does John Weldon Elementary School offer ?
John Weldon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John Weldon Elementary School part of?
John Weldon Elementary School is part of Francis Howell R-III School District.
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