John Weldon Elementary

Summary:

John Weldon Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade as part of the Francis Howell R-III school district, which is ranked 14th out of 376 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

John Weldon Elementary consistently ranks among the top 30-50 elementary schools in Missouri, with students performing exceptionally well on state assessments and significantly outpacing state and district averages in Mathematics and English Language Arts. The school has a relatively diverse student population, with sizable Asian and multi-racial populations, and a very low percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a more affluent community. John Weldon also has a low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than the district average, suggesting ample resources for its students.

While John Weldon outperforms many nearby schools, such as Ostmann Elementary and Twin Chimneys Elementary, which also demonstrate strong academic performance, the school's consistent excellence and well-resourced learning environment make it an exceptional choice for families in the Dardenne Prairie area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7370 Weldon Spring Rd
       Dardenne Prairie, MO  63368-8702


(636) 851-5500

District: Francis Howell R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
50th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,465 Help


Students who attend John Weldon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Francis Howell Middle
High:    Francis Howell High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  677

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.0%
Asian:
12.3%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details John Weldon Elementary ranks better than 94.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 4th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Francis Howell R-III School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.82. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74%), Asian (12.3%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Francis Howell R-III School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John Weldon Elementary is 13.5. 6 elementary schools in the Francis Howell R-III School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Weldon Elementary is $13,465, which is the 2nd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Francis Howell R-III School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

John Weldon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks John Weldon Elementary 50th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See John Weldon Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Francis Howell R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Francis Howell R-III 14th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John Weldon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at John Weldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.45 107th 1074 90.0%
2007 80.64 112th 1080 89.6%
2008 73.22 208th 1084 80.8%
2009 76.31 176th 1053 83.3%
2010 83.65 110th 1066 89.7%
2011 85.45 80th 1088 92.6%
2012 91.33 31st 1085 97.1%
2013 92.58 21st 1108 98.1%
2014 89.82 49th 1089 95.5%
2015 85.74 112th 1058 89.4%
2016 89.16 62nd 865 92.8%
2017 91.82 35th 1032 96.6%
2018 88.39 82nd 1045 92.2%
2019 91.85 37th 1052 96.5%
2021 90.90 53rd 901 94.1%
2022 93.82 30th 908 96.7%
2023 91.82 50th 898 94.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John Weldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.20 278th 887 68.7%
2019 77.96 95th 907 89.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at John Weldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.69 26th 251 89.6%
2019 53.71 140th 302 53.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at John Weldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.32 46th 70 34.3%
2019 52.65 59th 91 35.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at John Weldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.97 15th 23 34.8%
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Rank History for White students at John Weldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.63 97th 898 89.2%
2019 85.51 82nd 917 91.1%
2021 83.88 88th 691 87.3%
2022 91.96 34th 675 95.0%
2023 87.83 60th 673 91.1%
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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 John Weldon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 624 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1993 716 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 716
1994 774 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 779
1995 960 33 1 13 6 n/a n/a 0 1013
1996 960 33 1 13 6 n/a n/a 0 1013
1997 1240 41 5 12 4 n/a n/a 0 1302
1998 1037 21 7 9 3 n/a n/a 0 1077
1999 1106 28 11 9 3 n/a n/a 0 1157
2000 744 16 9 5 19 n/a n/a 0 793
2001 758 14 8 6 3 n/a n/a 0 789
2002 740 19 15 13 0 n/a n/a 0 787
2003 740 19 15 13 0 n/a n/a 0 787
2004 729 21 20 14 0 n/a n/a 0 784
2005 721 23 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2006 725 33 15 8 0 n/a n/a 0 781
2007 707 30 22 8 0 n/a n/a 0 767
2008 687 38 27 16 1 n/a n/a 0 769
2009 670 33 24 23 0 n/a n/a 0 750
2010 645 34 36 19 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2011 655 39 36 16 0 2 0 0 748
2012 667 50 43 19 0 1 15 0 795
2013 643 41 46 26 1 1 18 0 776
2014 614 42 46 24 2 0 21 0 749
2015 617 28 57 17 2 0 23 0 744
2016 587 26 62 19 1 1 29 0 725
2017 573 27 69 26 0 1 24 0 720
2018 579 27 77 22 1 1 25 0 732
2019 587 30 66 15 1 1 28 0 728
2020 560 30 77 20 1 1 30 0 719
2021 537 24 71 19 1 1 23 0 676
2022 510 28 75 27 1 0 30 0 671
2023 501 31 83 27 3 0 32 0 677

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 John Weldon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 624 45.8 13.6 n/a
1993 716 50.8 14.1 7.4
1994 779 53.8 14.5 6.2
1995 1013 77.7 13.0 5.1
1996 1013 77.7 13.0 5.1
1997 1302 82.5 15.8 2
1998 1077 62.3 17.3 2.6
1999 1157 65.2 17.7 4.9
2000 793 51.2 15.5 5.2
2001 789 50.3 15.7 4.9
2002 787 55.0 14.3 4.3
2003 787 55.0 14.3 4.3
2004 784 51.0 15.4 5.9
2005 764 53.5 14.3 3.4
2006 781 55.5 14.1 3.2
2007 767 53.5 14.3 5.9
2008 769 53.0 14.5 5.9
2009 750 56.5 13.3 6.8
2010 734 51.0 14.3 8
2011 748 51.9 14.4 11.2
2012 795 50.4 15.7 10.8
2013 776 52.2 14.8 11.1
2014 749 52.1 14.3 12
2015 744 54.0 13.7 8.7
2016 725 53.0 13.6 7.4
2017 720 51.0 14.1 7.2
2018 732 51.7 14.1 7.1
2019 728 52.7 13.8 7.8
2020 719 52.0 13.8 8.3
2021 676 53.5 12.6 9.2
2022 671 52.5 12.7 6.6
2023 677 50.1 13.5 6.9

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 John Weldon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 624 45.8 13.6 n/a
1993 716 50.8 14.1 7.4
1994 779 53.8 14.5 6.2
1995 1013 77.7 13.0 5.1
1996 1013 77.7 13.0 5.1
1997 1302 82.5 15.8 2
1998 1077 62.3 17.3 2.6
1999 1157 65.2 17.7 4.9
2000 793 51.2 15.5 5.2
2001 789 50.3 15.7 4.9
2002 787 55.0 14.3 4.3
2003 787 55.0 14.3 4.3
2004 784 51.0 15.4 5.9
2005 764 53.5 14.3 3.4
2006 781 55.5 14.1 3.2
2007 767 53.5 14.3 5.9
2008 769 53.0 14.5 5.9
2009 750 56.5 13.3 6.8
2010 734 51.0 14.3 8
2011 748 51.9 14.4 11.2
2012 795 50.4 15.7 10.8
2013 776 52.2 14.8 11.1
2014 749 52.1 14.3 12
2015 744 54.0 13.7 8.7
2016 725 53.0 13.6 7.4
2017 720 51.0 14.1 7.2
2018 732 51.7 14.1 7.1
2019 728 52.7 13.8 7.8
2020 719 52.0 13.8 8.3
2021 676 53.5 12.6 9.2
2022 671 52.5 12.7 6.6
2023 677 50.1 13.5 6.9

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 John Weldon Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $289 (2.4%) $11,711 (97.6%) $12,000
2020 $282 (2.4%) $11,686 (97.7%) $11,967
2021 $413 (3.2%) $12,502 (96.8%) $12,916
2022 $685 (5.1%) $12,779 (94.9%) $13,464

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

Impact of COVID-19 on John Weldon 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 37th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 50th of 898 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (John Weldon Elementary)69.967
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Francis Howell R-III)66.856.3
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John Weldon Elementary)76.363.8
 12.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Francis Howell R-III)69.560.3
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (John Weldon Elementary)76.475
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Francis Howell R-III)66.467.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John Weldon Elementary)7473.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Francis Howell R-III)70.371.7
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (John Weldon Elementary)66.569
 2.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Francis Howell R-III)65.956
 9.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (John Weldon Elementary)60.254.7
 5.5%
   5th Grade Science (Francis Howell R-III)56.555.1
 1.4%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John Weldon Elementary)71.471.2
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Francis Howell R-III)6863.1
 4.9%
   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 Students728677
 7%
African American3031
 3.3%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian6683
 25.8%
Hispanic1527
 80%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White587501
 14.7%
Two or More Races2832
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.8%6.9%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about John Weldon Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 677 students attended John Weldon Elementary.

Yes. John Weldon Elementary ranks in the top 5.6% of Missouri elementary schools.

Students at John Weldon Elementary are 74% White, 12% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American, 4% Hispanic.

Students who attend John Weldon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Francis Howell Middle
High : Francis Howell High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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