Very Good
#415 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 19% in state
John Weldon Elem.
Elementary School · FRANCIS HOWELL R-III
7370 WELDON SPRING RD, Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Enrollment
656
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
656
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#415 of 2,221
In Dardenne Prairie
#1 of 2
public schools
In district
#5 of 21
FRANCIS HOWELL R-III
Academic performance
8.7 / 10
Excellent
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John Weldon Elem.
Elementary School in Dardenne Prairie · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About John Weldon Elem.
John Weldon Elem. is a public elementary school in Dardenne Prairie, MO, part of FRANCIS HOWELL R-III. John Weldon Elem. serves approximately 656 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. John Weldon Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #415 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for John Weldon Elem. show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- District avg 7.2
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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John Weldon Elem. — Students at John Weldon Elem. score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
9.5%
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: 7.4/10.
How John Weldon Elem. Compares
See how John Weldon 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
7370 WELDON SPRING RD, Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering John Weldon Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. OSTMANN ELEM. (rated 9.3/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby O'Fallon), which scores notably higher. Another option is EMGE ELEM. (rated 9.1/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby O'Fallon), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ROCK CREEK ELEM. (rated 8.7/10, 4.4 miles away, in nearby O'Fallon), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Dardenne Prairie, see our Dardenne Prairie schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH St. Charles | 1.7 mi | 6.6 |
| FT. ZUWMALT WEST MIDDLE O'Fallon | 1.6 mi | 8.2 |
| PHEASANT POINT ELEM. O'Fallon | 2.0 mi | 7.9 |
| OSTMANN ELEM. O'Fallon | 2.5 mi | 9.3 |
| TWIN CHIMNEYS ELEM. O'Fallon | 2.6 mi | 7.9 |
| OAKHAVEN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Dardenne Prairie | 2.7 mi | 5.4 |
| FRANCIS HOWELL MIDDLE St. Charles | 2.4 mi | 7.2 |
| EMGE ELEM. O'Fallon | 3.0 mi | 9.1 |
| CROSSROADS ELEM. Dardenne Prairie | 3.1 mi | 6.2 |
| DARDENNE ELEM. O'Fallon | 3.3 mi | 7.6 |
| EARLY CHILD. FAMILY EDUC. CTR St. Charles | 3.1 mi | 5.0 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Dardenne Prairie | 3.5 mi | 4.9 |
| BARFIELD EARLY CHILDHOOD CNTR O'Fallon | 3.6 mi | 5.5 |
| BRYAN MIDDLE St. Charles | 3.2 mi | 5.8 |
| INDEPENDENCE ELEM. St. Charles | 3.2 mi | 8.5 |
| FUTURE APOSTLE ACADEMY O'Fallon | 3.5 mi | — |
| PRAIRIE VIEW ELEM. O'Fallon | 3.8 mi | 6.2 |
| ROCK CREEK ELEM. O'Fallon | 4.4 mi | 8.7 |
| FT. ZUMWALT WEST HIGH O'Fallon | 4.4 mi | 7.6 |
| Boonslick St. Peters | 4.2 mi | — |
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 |
|---|---|
| BAYLESS ELEMENTARY St. Louis, MO | 7.8 |
| CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY Branson, MO | 7.8 |
| CLEVER ELEM. Clever, MO | 7.8 |
| DRESSEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Louis, MO | 7.8 |
| ENGLISH LANDING ELEM. Kansas City, MO | 7.8 |
| ESPY ELEM. Nixa, MO | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John Weldon Elem.
What grades does John Weldon Elem. serve?
John Weldon Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend John Weldon Elem.?
John Weldon Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 656 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Weldon Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at John Weldon Elem. is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Weldon Elem. rank in MO?
John Weldon Elem. ranks #415 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is John Weldon Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
John Weldon Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 John Weldon Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Weldon Elem. has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John Weldon Elem. a charter school?
No, John Weldon Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Weldon Elem. a Title I school?
No, John Weldon Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Weldon Elem.?
9.5% of students at John Weldon 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 656
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 9.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Charles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (636) 851-5500
Resources & Links
District
FRANCIS HOWELL R-III- District Enrollment
- 17,241
- Schools in District
- 23
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,462
- District Rank
- #5 of 21
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