Independence Elementary School vs. John Weldon Elementary School
Should I attend Independence Elementary School or John Weldon Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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
Overview
Serving 753 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Independence Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (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 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
753 students
671 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#75 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
23
Kindergarten Students
117
114
Grade 1 Students
131
92
Grade 2 Students
138
105
Grade 3 Students
114
115
Grade 4 Students
119
119
Grade 5 Students
134
103
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
11%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
5%
4%
% White
83%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
