John Weldon Elementary School

7370 Weldon Spring Rd
O Fallon, MO 63368

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10/

Top 5%

Tel: (636) 851-5500

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John Weldon Elementary School serves 676 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

John Weldon Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 676 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
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:

School Overview

John Weldon Elementary School's student population of 676 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

676 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

54 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

John Weldon Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of John Weldon Elementary School is 0.36, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#75 out of 2092 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of John Weldon Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

62%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John Weldon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

69%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John Weldon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

11%

Hispanic

Black

15%

White

79%

70%

This chart display the percentage of White students in John Weldon Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.36

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of John Weldon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Francis Howell R-III School District

Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

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?

676 students attend John Weldon Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of John Weldon Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 676 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education