JOHN WELDON ELEM.

7370 WELDON SPRING RD
DARDENNE PRAIRIE, MO 63368

640 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John Weldon Elementary is a public school located in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, and is part of the Fort Zumwalt School District (FHSD). Serving students in the elementary grade levels, the school is situated in a growing suburban community and emphasizes a supportive academic environment focused on foundational learning and student development.

As a member of the Fort Zumwalt district, John Weldon Elementary adheres to the district's broader mission of fostering excellence through rigorous curriculum, character education, and the integration of technology in the classroom. The school is known for its active parent and community involvement, which contributes to a collaborative atmosphere aimed at preparing students for future success as they transition to middle school.

640

Total Students

48.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN WELDON ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	470
Hispanic	32
Black	33
Asian	77
Two or More	26
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
470 (73.4%)
Asian
77 (12.0%)
Black
33 (5.2%)
Hispanic
32 (5.0%)
Two or More
26 (4.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FRANCIS HOWELL R-III
Phone:	(636)851-5500
Website:	http://fhsdschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 108