Independence Elementary School vs. John Weldon Elementary School
Should you attend Independence Elementary School or John Weldon Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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 739 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 67% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 656 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
739 students
656 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#89 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#53 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
16
Kindergarten Students
111
89
Grade 1 Students
118
104
Grade 2 Students
123
112
Grade 3 Students
139
101
Grade 4 Students
135
115
Grade 5 Students
113
119
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
6%
6%
% White
80%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
