Independence Elementary School

Independence Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
4800 Meadows Pky,  Weldon Spring, MO
Francis Howell School District
4.6
3.9
739 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Emily C Pavia
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
65%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
370:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
80.7%
Two or more races
6.8%
Black
6%
Hispanic
4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 4 Reviews
5.0 Parent
8/24/2022
Both of my children attended Independence over the past 7 years. The teachers have been excellent, and the administration offers parents the ability to be involved through volunteer opportunities. There is also great communication between the school and parents.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/4/2020
Love, love love Independence. I have had 1 son go through this school and one son who is currently a student. I can not emphasize enough on how amazing all the staff is. From receptionist to counselors to teachers and administrators. I would not want my kids anywhere else.
2.0 parent
8/6/2019
Children with disabilities do not get the help they need. They focus more on making sure their school is ranked high then the kids that truly need the help.
2.0 parent
6/10/2018
I am glad we are no longer at this school. They focus on the high achieving students and ignore the struggling ones. My child often complained of being bullied over the years and nothing was ever done about it. We had some teachers who seemed to care about my child and their education and some who d...
4.0 parent
8/1/2013
Awesome staff and environment!!! My kid's kinder teacher was always available when I needed her to answer my questions. And she gave her students challenges all the time and my kid really enjoyed them! Can't be better. I hope my kids next teacher is also great person too!! Can't wait school starts!!

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Independence Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Weldon Spring, MO, in the Weldon Spring neighborhood, and is served by the Francis Howell School District in Missouri. The school has a total enrollment of 739 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. Independence Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $680,158. Discover additional schools in the area, like Francis Howell High School, Francis Howell Union High School, Bryan Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Weldon Spring has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Independence Elementary School.

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