Overview
JOHN WELDON ELEM. is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in DARDENNE PRAIRIE, Missouri. The school enrolls 640 students. It is part of the FRANCIS HOWELL R-III district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Missouri state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
9% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 55% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictFRANCIS HOWELL R-III
County29183
CityDARDENNE PRAIRIE
ZIP63368
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID292895002666
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment640
White73.4%
Hispanic / Latino5.0%
Black / African American5.2%
Asian12.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races4.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %9%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)