John Weldon Elementary School vs. Independence Elementary School
Should I attend John Weldon Elementary School or Independence 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
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
Independence 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 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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
671 students
753 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#75 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#73 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
23
-
Kindergarten Students
114
117
Grade 1 Students
92
131
Grade 2 Students
105
138
Grade 3 Students
115
114
Grade 4 Students
119
119
Grade 5 Students
103
134
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
76%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%