DARDENNE ELEM.

www.fz.k12.mo.us

412 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dardenne Elementary, located in O’Fallon, Missouri, is a key institution within the Fort Zumwalt School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. As part of a larger district known for its commitment to academic standards and community involvement, Dardenne Elementary strives to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school.

The school benefits from the resources and organizational structure of the Fort Zumwalt School District, which is one of the largest and most well-regarded districts in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Parents and community members can access ongoing news, school calendars, and district-wide policies through the official website at [www.fzschools.org](http://www.fzschools.org). The school prioritizes a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and students to foster a positive school culture centered on educational growth and personal responsibility.

412

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DARDENNE ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	68
Black	16
Asian	13
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
271 (65.8 %)
Hispanic
68 (16.5 %)
Two or More
40 (9.7 %)
Black
16 (3.9 %)
Asian
13 (3.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
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:	FT. ZUMWALT R-II
Phone:	(636)978-4001
Website:	http://www.fz.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 63