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Dardenne Elementary

Summary:

Dardenne Elementary is a public elementary school located in O'Fallon, Missouri, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 412 students. It is part of the Fort Zumwalt School District, which is ranked 34th out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dardenne Elementary has seen a fluctuating ranking over the years, ranging from 519th out of 906 Missouri elementary schools in 2023-2024 (2 stars) to 277th out of 901 in 2020-2021 (3 stars). In comparison, nearby schools like Rock Creek Elementary (225th, 4 stars) and Emge Elementary (62nd, 5 stars) have consistently higher rankings and ratings. Dardenne Elementary's student performance on MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests is generally below the district and state averages across various grade levels and subjects, particularly in 5th-grade math and science. The school has also experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.6% to 21.2% over the past few years, which is notably higher than the state average of around 15%.

The analysis of Dardenne Elementary reveals that the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 42.48% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. This is significantly higher than nearby schools like Emge Elementary (10.68%) and Twin Chimneys Elementary (6.52%), which have much lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students. This suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by its student population, as the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2621 Hwy K
       O Fallon, MO  63368-7865

(636) 978-4001

District: Fort Zumwalt School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
519th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,909 Help


Students who attend Dardenne Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle
High:    Ft. Zumwalt West High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  412

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.8%
Hispanic:
16.5%
Two or more races:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dardenne Elementary ranks worse than 57.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Fort Zumwalt School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.95. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Dardenne Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fort Zumwalt School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dardenne Elementary is $12,909, which is the 8th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Fort Zumwalt School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dardenne Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dardenne Elementary 519th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Dardenne Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Fort Zumwalt School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Zumwalt School District 34th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dardenne Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dardenne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 29.17 870th 1074 19.0%
2007 32.32 859th 1080 20.5%
2008 33.73 848th 1084 21.8%
2009 46.79 622nd 1053 40.9%
2010 47.94 604th 1066 43.3%
2011 38.18 773rd 1088 29.0%
2012 40.28 745th 1085 31.3%
2013 37.47 791st 1108 28.6%
2014 34.46 800th 1089 26.5%
2015 36.56 752nd 1058 28.9%
2016 31.58 649th 865 25.0%
2017 45.67 592nd 1032 42.6%
2018 55.76 455th 1045 56.5%
2019 57.78 422nd 1052 59.9%
2021 67.09 277th 901 69.3%
2022 55.12 411th 908 54.7%
2023 59.07 363rd 898 59.6%
2024 43.95 519th 906 42.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dardenne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.13 229th 887 74.2%
2019 58.32 323rd 907 64.4%
2021 70.66 97th 574 83.1%
2022 51.44 207th 532 61.1%
2023 40.80 359th 611 41.2%
2024 47.93 311th 625 50.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dardenne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.20 158th 251 37.1%
2019 37.55 201st 302 33.4%
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Rank History for White students at Dardenne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.10 475th 898 47.1%
2019 55.96 372nd 917 59.4%
2021 76.75 129th 691 81.3%
2022 36.03 459th 675 32.0%
2023 48.73 331st 673 50.8%
2024 33.86 459th 668 31.3%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Dardenne Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 674 674
1992 688 13 9 10 0 n/a n/a 0 720
1993 796 12 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 821
1994 661 8 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 677
1995 757 19 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 781
1996 757 19 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 781
1997 809 18 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 837
1998 896 23 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 931
1999 764 20 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 792
2000 839 21 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 870
2001 873 30 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 917
2002 901 29 13 12 9 n/a n/a 0 964
2003 901 29 13 12 9 n/a n/a 0 964
2004 556 28 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2005 512 33 14 11 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2006 472 26 14 15 1 n/a n/a 0 528
2007 458 35 16 21 2 n/a n/a 0 532
2008 434 40 17 30 1 n/a n/a 0 522
2009 425 31 12 35 1 n/a n/a 0 504
2010 385 28 11 39 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2011 401 27 8 44 2 0 19 0 501
2012 405 27 10 45 1 0 23 0 511
2013 378 28 10 50 1 1 36 0 504
2014 373 28 13 51 1 2 36 0 504
2015 373 27 15 45 1 5 30 0 496
2016 380 34 12 42 1 3 34 0 506
2017 355 24 11 37 1 6 34 0 468
2018 329 28 10 39 1 0 32 0 439
2019 303 28 5 44 0 0 31 0 411
2020 303 23 7 59 0 1 29 0 422
2021 248 22 3 76 0 6 34 0 389
2022 273 18 8 86 0 4 36 0 425
2023 271 16 13 68 1 3 40 0 412

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dardenne Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 674 38.1 17.6 n/a
1992 720 43.5 16.5 n/a
1993 821 41.1 20.0 12.9
1994 677 37.3 18.2 17.1
1995 781 41.3 18.9 22.8
1996 781 41.3 18.9 22.8
1997 837 43.7 19.2 16.1
1998 931 48.6 19.2 16.5
1999 792 45.0 17.6 28.5
2000 870 49.5 17.6 24.9
2001 917 51.2 17.9 23.9
2002 964 41.6 23.2 24.1
2003 964 41.6 23.2 24.1
2004 608 35.3 17.2 28.9
2005 570 37.0 15.4 30.2
2006 528 34.2 15.4 29
2007 532 33.2 16.0 33.5
2008 522 34.2 15.3 34.3
2009 504 35.7 14.1 34.9
2010 463 34.8 13.3 36.9
2011 501 36.1 13.8 44.3
2012 511 35.9 14.2 45
2013 504 36.8 13.6 49.6
2014 504 30.3 16.6 52
2015 496 33.0 15.0 51.8
2016 506 34.0 14.8 50.4
2017 468 39.0 12.0 50.6
2018 439 42.3 10.3 50.8
2019 411 40.0 10.2 52.8
2020 422 39.1 10.7 48.1
2021 389 38.8 10.0 47.6
2022 425 40.5 10.4 36.2
2023 412 40.4 10.1 42.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dardenne Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 674 38.1 17.6 n/a
1992 720 43.5 16.5 n/a
1993 821 41.1 20.0 12.9
1994 677 37.3 18.2 17.1
1995 781 41.3 18.9 22.8
1996 781 41.3 18.9 22.8
1997 837 43.7 19.2 16.1
1998 931 48.6 19.2 16.5
1999 792 45.0 17.6 28.5
2000 870 49.5 17.6 24.9
2001 917 51.2 17.9 23.9
2002 964 41.6 23.2 24.1
2003 964 41.6 23.2 24.1
2004 608 35.3 17.2 28.9
2005 570 37.0 15.4 30.2
2006 528 34.2 15.4 29
2007 532 33.2 16.0 33.5
2008 522 34.2 15.3 34.3
2009 504 35.7 14.1 34.9
2010 463 34.8 13.3 36.9
2011 501 36.1 13.8 44.3
2012 511 35.9 14.2 45
2013 504 36.8 13.6 49.6
2014 504 30.3 16.6 52
2015 496 33.0 15.0 51.8
2016 506 34.0 14.8 50.4
2017 468 39.0 12.0 50.6
2018 439 42.3 10.3 50.8
2019 411 40.0 10.2 52.8
2020 422 39.1 10.7 48.1
2021 389 38.8 10.0 47.6
2022 425 40.5 10.4 36.2
2023 412 40.4 10.1 42.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dardenne Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $484 (3.9%) $11,792 (96.1%) $12,276
2020 $491 (4.1%) $11,537 (95.9%) $12,028
2021 $776 (5.6%) $12,982 (94.4%) $13,758
2022 $984 (7.6%) $11,924 (92.4%) $12,908

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dardenne Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 422nd of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 363rd of 898 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dardenne Elementary)27.528.3
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Zumwalt School District)54.143.1
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dardenne Elementary)43.530.3
 13.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fort Zumwalt School District)60.950.5
 10.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dardenne Elementary)51.745.5
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Zumwalt School District)64.859.5
 5.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dardenne Elementary)56.755.6
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Zumwalt School District)67.264.5
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dardenne Elementary)50.650.8
 0.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Zumwalt School District)56.752.8
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Dardenne Elementary)48.152.4
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (Fort Zumwalt School District)5551.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dardenne Elementary)55.165.6
 10.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Zumwalt School District)62.657
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students411412
 0.2%
African American2816
 42.9%
American Indian01
Asian513
 160%
Hispanic4468
 54.5%
Pacific Islander03
White303271
 10.6%
Two or More Races3140
 29%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.8%42.5%
 10.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dardenne Elementary

Students at Dardenne Elementary are 66% White, 17% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

Dardenne Elementary ranks 519th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 412 students attended Dardenne Elementary.

Students who attend Dardenne Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle
High : Ft. Zumwalt West High


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