Serving 445 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dardenne Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dardenne Elementary serves the southern part of O'Fallon, MO, within an attendance zone of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dardenne Elementary School's student population of 445 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
445 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
School Rankings
Dardenne Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dardenne Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#783 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
22%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
59%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dardenne Elementary School's ranking?
Dardenne Elementary School is ranked #783 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Dardenne Elementary School often compared to?
Dardenne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emge Elementary School, Rock Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Dardenne Elementary School?
445 students attend Dardenne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Dardenne Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dardenne Elementary School?
Dardenne Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dardenne Elementary School offer ?
Dardenne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dardenne Elementary School part of?
Dardenne Elementary School is part of Fort Zumwalt School District.
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