Very Good
#476 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 21% in state
Dardenne Elem.
Elementary School · FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT
2621 HWY K, O'fallon, MO 63368
Enrollment
414
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
414
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#476 of 2,221
In O'fallon
#13 of 18
public schools
In district
#15 of 25
FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
8.6 / 10
Excellent
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Dardenne Elem.
Elementary School in O'fallon · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Dardenne Elem.
Dardenne Elem. is a public elementary school in O'fallon, MO, part of FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT. Dardenne Elem. serves approximately 414 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Dardenne Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #476 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Dardenne Elem. show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- District avg 7.8
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Dardenne Elem. — Students at Dardenne Elem. score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
48.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.3/10.
How Dardenne Elem. Compares
See how Dardenne Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2621 HWY K, O'fallon, MO 63368
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Dardenne Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. OSTMANN ELEM. (rated 9.3/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is EMGE ELEM. (rated 9.1/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ROCK CREEK ELEM. (rated 8.7/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in O'fallon, see our O'fallon schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| EMGE ELEM. O'Fallon | 0.6 mi | 9.1 |
| OSTMANN ELEM. O'Fallon | 1.2 mi | 9.3 |
| FT. ZUMWALT SOUTH MIDDLE St. Peters | 1.3 mi | 6.1 |
| ROCK CREEK ELEM. O'Fallon | 1.5 mi | 8.7 |
| Boonslick St. Peters | 1.3 mi | — |
| PROGRESS SOUTH ELEM. St. Peters | 1.4 mi | 7.4 |
| PHEASANT POINT ELEM. O'Fallon | 1.8 mi | 7.9 |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY O'Fallon | 1.8 mi | 6.8 |
| OAKHAVEN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Dardenne Prairie | 1.5 mi | 5.4 |
| FT. ZUWMALT WEST MIDDLE O'Fallon | 1.9 mi | 8.2 |
| TWIN CHIMNEYS ELEM. O'Fallon | 1.7 mi | 7.9 |
| FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE O'Fallon | 2.2 mi | 7.6 |
| FT. ZUMWALT WEST HIGH O'Fallon | 2.0 mi | 7.6 |
| FT. ZUMWALT SOUTH HIGH St. Peters | 2.1 mi | 7.9 |
| ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL O'Fallon | 2.8 mi | 5.6 |
| ST DOMINIC HIGH SCHOOL O'Fallon | 2.7 mi | 4.1 |
| ST DOMINIC HIGH SCHOOL O'Fallon | 2.7 mi | 3.9 |
| JOSEPH L. MUDD ELEM. O'Fallon | 3.0 mi | 8.1 |
| CHILD OF GOD LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Peters | 2.5 mi | 6.8 |
| FOREST PARK ELEM. O'Fallon | 3.1 mi | 4.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63368 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$118,811
Median Home Value
$327,700
Median Rent
$1,442/mo
Population
45,862
College Educated
48.7%
Homeownership
81.4%
Avg Commute
25.8 min
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Median Age
38.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ARCADIA VALLEY ELEM. Ironton, MO | 7.6 |
| BALLWIN ELEM. Ballwin, MO | 7.6 |
| BLOOMFIELD ELEM. Bloomfield, MO | 7.6 |
| BOWLING GREEN ELEM. Bowling Green, MO | 7.6 |
| CEDAR HILL ELEM. Jefferson City, MO | 7.6 |
| DAVID HARRISON ELEMENTARY Springfield, MO | 7.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dardenne Elem.
What grades does Dardenne Elem. serve?
Dardenne Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dardenne Elem.?
Dardenne Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dardenne Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Dardenne Elem. is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dardenne Elem. rank in MO?
Dardenne Elem. ranks #476 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Dardenne Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Dardenne Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dardenne Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dardenne Elem. has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dardenne Elem. a charter school?
No, Dardenne Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dardenne Elem. a Title I school?
No, Dardenne Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dardenne Elem.?
48.3% of students at Dardenne Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 48.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Charles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (636) 978-4001
Resources & Links
District
FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 16,829
- Schools in District
- 27
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,648
- District Rank
- #15 of 25
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