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 762 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Independence Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
762 students
640 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
49 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#112 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#48 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
70%
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
-
17
Kindergarten Students
127
98
Grade 1 Students
114
93
Grade 2 Students
122
110
Grade 3 Students
122
115
Grade 4 Students
143
99
Grade 5 Students
134
108
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
79%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%