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Walt Disney Elementary School vs. Gray Elementary School

Should you attend Walt Disney Elementary School or Gray Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Walt Disney Elementary School
4100 S Fremont
Springfield, MO 65804
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Gray Elementary School
2102 W Farm Rd 182
Springfield, MO 65810
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Walt Disney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Gray Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walt Disney Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gray Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-4
Total Students
537 students
477 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walt Disney Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gray Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gray Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walt Disney Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gray Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walt Disney Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield R-XII School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gray Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield R-XII School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#174 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
#141 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walt Disney Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gray Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in MO)
60-64%
(Top 10% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walt Disney Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gray Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
63%
(Top 10% in MO)
60-64%
(Top 10% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walt Disney Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gray Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in MO)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walt Disney Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Walt Disney Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Gray Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
29
Kindergarten Students
71
77
Grade 1 Students
86
100
Grade 2 Students
89
86
Grade 3 Students
97
91
Grade 4 Students
85
94
Grade 5 Students
109
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walt Disney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gray Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walt Disney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gray Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walt Disney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gray Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
77%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walt Disney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gray Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walt Disney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gray Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.40
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walt Disney Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gray Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walt Disney Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gray Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walt Disney Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gray Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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