John Weldon Elementary School vs. Independence Elementary School
Should you attend John Weldon Elementary School or Independence 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
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 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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
656 students
739 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#53 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#89 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
-
Kindergarten Students
89
111
Grade 1 Students
104
118
Grade 2 Students
112
123
Grade 3 Students
101
139
Grade 4 Students
115
135
Grade 5 Students
119
113
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
6%
6%
% White
73%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
