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 753 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 677 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 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
753 students
677 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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
-
22
Kindergarten Students
118
96
Grade 1 Students
121
114
Grade 2 Students
139
99
Grade 3 Students
136
105
Grade 4 Students
113
122
Grade 5 Students
126
119
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
81%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
