Serving 640 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 70% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John Weldon Elementary School's student population of 640 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
640 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Lead, Love, Learn
School Rankings
John Weldon Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Weldon Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
5%
15%
White
74%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Weldon Elementary School's ranking?
John Weldon Elementary School is ranked #48 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are John Weldon Elementary School often compared to?
John Weldon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend John Weldon Elementary School?
640 students attend John Weldon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of John Weldon Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Weldon Elementary School?
John Weldon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does John Weldon Elementary School offer ?
John Weldon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Weldon Elementary School part of?
John Weldon Elementary School is part of Francis Howell R-III School District.
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