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Independence Elementary

Public Grades K-5

30^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 97% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

Independence Elementary is a public elementary school located in Saint Charles, Missouri, serving 739 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Francis Howell R-III School District, which is ranked 22 out of 367 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Independence Elementary has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in Missouri, with a statewide ranking ranging from 11 to 81 over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger throughout this period, indicating its strong academic performance and overall quality. Independence Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) test scores across various grade levels and subject areas, including mathematics, English language arts, and science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 79.3% of 5th-grade students at Independence Elementary were proficient or better in MAP Mathematics, compared to 59.4% in the Francis Howell R-III district and 38.2% statewide.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools within the Francis Howell R-III district, such as Warren Elementary, Central Elementary, and Castlio Elementary, Independence Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in academic achievement. The school's strong track record and recognition as a top-ranked elementary school in Missouri make it an attractive choice for families seeking a quality education for their children.

762

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,200

Per pupil spending ?

11.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4800 Meadows Pkwy
Saint Charles, MO 63304-2227

(636) 851-5900

District: Francis Howell R-III

Students who attend Independence Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Bryan Middle
High:	Francis Howell High

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.3%

Two or more races:

7.6%

African American:

6.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2015 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (72% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Missouri elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Francis Howell R-III

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school72%

District avg61%

Missouri avg42%

30^th of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Top 3%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 10Elementary Schools in the Francis Howell R-III

22^nd of 367Francis Howell R-III among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	94.6	30 of 900	96.7%	★★★★★
2024	92.1	44 of 906	95.1%	★★★★★
2023	87.3	81 of 898	91.0%	★★★★★
2022	91.6	45 of 908	95.0%	★★★★★
2021	90.3	57 of 901	93.7%	★★★★★
2019	90.1	49 of 1052	95.3%	★★★★★
2018	91.8	41 of 1045	96.1%	★★★★★
2017	94.9	11 of 1032	98.9%	★★★★★
2016	93.4	17 of 865	98.0%	★★★★★
2015	94.3	21 of 1058	98.0%	★★★★★
2014	93.1	28 of 1089	97.4%	★★★★★
2013	89.5	51 of 1108	95.4%	★★★★★
2012	86.8	74 of 1085	93.2%	★★★★★
2011	81.4	135 of 1088	87.6%	★★★★☆
2010	86.3	78 of 1066	92.7%	★★★★★
2009	83.9	112 of 1053	89.4%	★★★★☆
2008	85.0	77 of 1084	92.9%	★★★★★
2007	83.9	88 of 1080	91.9%	★★★★★
2006	83.4	95 of 1074	91.2%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2022	91.8	2 of 103	98.1%	★★★★★
2019	37.8	199 of 302	34.1%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	65.2	35 of 91	61.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	86.3	49 of 907	94.6%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2023	75.2	13 of 107	87.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	91.7	43 of 666	93.5%	★★★★★
2024	90.9	38 of 668	94.3%	★★★★★
2023	81.6	99 of 673	85.3%	★★★★☆
2022	87.1	65 of 675	90.4%	★★★★★
2021	86.4	73 of 691	89.4%	★★★★☆
2019	86.8	71 of 917	92.3%	★★★★★
2018	90.4	48 of 898	94.7%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Disabled (2022)98th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)95th percentile~ school

White (2025)94th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2023)88th percentile-3 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2019)62nd percentile-34 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts73%+30 vs state

Mathematics72%+30 vs state

Science71%+29 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)			MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Independence Elementary	Public	K-5	4800 Meadows Pkwy	Saint Charles	63304	St. Charles County	Francis Howell R-III	No	No	No	No	(636) 851-5900	762	52	14.6	11.5%	604 (79.3%)	47 (6.2%)	31 (4.1%)	19 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	58 (7.6%)	94.6	30^th of 900 public elementary schools	96.7%		92.1	44^th of 906 public elementary schools	95.1%	14	68.4	66.8	79.3	71.2	70.0	73.5	75.7	$14,200	$299	$13,901
Pheasant Point Elementary	Public	K-5	3450 Pheasant Meadow Dr	O Fallon	63368	St. Charles County	Fort Zumwalt School District	No	No	No	No	(636) 379-0173	428	33	12.9	14.3%	276 (64.5%)	30 (7.0%)	18 (4.2%)	78 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.1%)	87.7	96^th of 900 public elementary schools	89.3%		86	92^nd of 906 public elementary schools	89.8%	4	58.3	64.6	54.8	68.9	60.9		67.5	$16,069	$93	$15,977
John Weldon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7370 Weldon Spring Rd	Dardenne Prairie	63368	St. Charles County	Francis Howell R-III	No	No	No	No	(636) 851-5500	640	49	13.1	9.1%	470 (73.4%)	33 (5.2%)	32 (5.0%)	77 (12.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.1%)	88.4	87^th of 900 public elementary schools	90.3%		88.2	73^rd of 906 public elementary schools	91.9%	14	52.8	67.3	72.8	70.0	58.7	62.7	70.9	$14,870	$385	$14,485
Warren Elementary	Public	K-5	141 Weiss Rd	St Peters	63376	St. Charles County	Francis Howell R-III	No	No	No	No	(636) 851-6100	729	55	13.3	9.9%	551 (75.6%)	44 (6.0%)	45 (6.2%)	44 (6.0%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.6%)	95.6	22^nd of 900 public elementary schools	97.6%		93.8	31^st of 906 public elementary schools	96.6%	9	76.8	72.0	71.8	68.9	76.7	73.6	73.8	$14,919	$402	$14,517
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4525 Central School Rd	Saint Charles	63304	St. Charles County	Francis Howell R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 851-5700	865	64	13.6	31.8%	568 (65.7%)	145 (16.8%)	66 (7.6%)	16 (1.8%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (7.7%)	65.6	305^th of 900 public elementary schools	66.1%		66.4	284^th of 906 public elementary schools	68.7%	21	46.2	43.2	35.2	45.9	52.1	55.5	60.3	$14,127	$544	$13,583
Castlio Elementary	Public	K-5	1020 Dingledine Rd	Saint Charles	63304	St. Charles County	Francis Howell R-III	No	No	No	No	(636) 851-4300	847	65	12.9	12.2%	625 (73.8%)	46 (5.4%)	54 (6.4%)	65 (7.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (6.4%)	86.8	103^rd of 900 public elementary schools	88.6%		87.5	81^st of 906 public elementary schools	91.1%	22	56.0	73.5	65.0	53.2	55.2	72.2	63.8	$14,728	$595	$14,133
Chesterfield Elementary	Public	K-5	17700 Wild Horse Creek Rd	Chesterfield	63005	St. Louis County	Rockwood R-VI	No	No	No	No	(636) 891-6500	389	28	13.8	6.4%	270 (69.4%)	26 (6.7%)	12 (3.1%)	58 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (5.7%)	97.6	10^th of 900 public elementary schools	98.9%		96.9	11^th of 906 public elementary schools	98.8%	1	80.8	76.8	89.7	87.2	76.4	70.7	80.9	$15,045	$208	$14,837
Emge Elementary	Public	K-5	250 Fallon Pkwy	O Fallon	63368	St. Charles County	Fort Zumwalt School District	No	No	No	No	(636) 281-0261	348	27	12.9	11.8%	253 (72.7%)	23 (6.6%)	23 (6.6%)	26 (7.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.0%)	94.4	31^st of 900 public elementary schools	96.6%		90.3	62^nd of 906 public elementary schools	93.2%	31	69.0	69.9	74.6	68.5	78.1		67.1	$15,827	$92	$15,735
Ostmann Elementary	Public	K-5	200 Meriwether Lewis Dr	O Fallon	63368	St. Charles County	Fort Zumwalt School District	No	No	No	No	(636) 281-3382	362	30	12.1	8.6%	290 (80.1%)	14 (3.9%)	13 (3.6%)	30 (8.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.3%)	91.2	59^th of 900 public elementary schools	93.4%		86	91^st of 906 public elementary schools	90.0%	32	63.5	68.8	61.8		74.4	67.5		$15,878	$85	$15,793
Dardenne Elementary	Public	K-5	2621 Hwy K	O Fallon	63368	St. Charles County	Fort Zumwalt School District	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 978-4001	445	39	11.5	46.1%	261 (58.7%)	22 (4.9%)	97 (21.8%)	19 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	38 (8.5%)	50.6	457^th of 900 public elementary schools	49.2%		43.9	519^th of 906 public elementary schools	42.7%	62	29.6	49.2	38.0		34.1	47.8	44.6	$15,244	$105	$15,139

Frequently Asked Questions about Independence Elementary

What schools do graduates of Independence Elementary attend?

Students who attend Independence Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bryan Middle
High : Francis Howell High

Is Independence Elementary a good school?

Yes! Independence Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 30^th of 900 Missouri elementary schools.

How many students attend Independence Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 762 students attended Independence Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Independence Elementary?

Students at Independence Elementary are 79% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What district is Independence Elementary in?

Francis Howell R-III

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