- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dardenne Prairie, MO
John Weldon Elem.
Federal NCES profile for John Weldon Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292895002666
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Weldon Elem. earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 4.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 640
- students enrolled
John Weldon Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Francis Howell R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292895002666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
John Weldon Elem. held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.1 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 292895002666 · Dardenne Prairie, MO Other · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 12.8:1 · 4.7% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Howell High (1,843 students)
John Weldon Elem. held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.1 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
John Weldon Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell High
1,843 students
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell Central High
1,750 students
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell North High
1,716 students
- Fairmount Elem
Fairmount Elem.
971 students
- Central Elem.
Central Elem.
865 students
- This school 640
John Weldon Elem.
640 students
What this shows John Weldon Elem. reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Weldon Elem. compares
John Weldon Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.7% | ▼ 90% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Missouri - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,462
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
Asian 12.0%
African American 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, John Weldon Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Francis Howell R-Iii reports $12,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Weldon Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Howell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Howell Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Howell North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmount Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Weldon Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~640 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Weldon Elem.
How many students attend John Weldon Elem.?
John Weldon Elem. has 640 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dardenne Prairie, MO. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 656 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Weldon Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at John Weldon Elem. is 12.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Weldon Elem.?
4.7% of students at John Weldon Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Weldon Elem.?
The largest demographic group at John Weldon Elem. is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Dardenne Prairie, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Weldon Elem.?
John Weldon Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Francis Howell R-Iii?
Besides John Weldon Elem., Francis Howell R-Iii also operates Francis Howell High (1,843 students), Francis Howell Central High (1,750 students), and Francis Howell North High (1,716 students). See the Francis Howell R-Iii district page for the complete list.