Thayer Elementary School

4273 Thayer St
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 217 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thayer Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 5% in MO
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Thayer Elementary School's student population of 217 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Where the Orange and Black Unite With the Red, White and Blue

School Rankings

Thayer Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thayer Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#76 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
60-64%
40%
70-74%
43%
60-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
8%
Black
11%
15%
White
63%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thayer Elementary School's ranking?
Thayer Elementary School is ranked #76 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Thayer Elementary School often compared to?
Thayer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wood Elementary School, Partridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Thayer Elementary School?
217 students attend Thayer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Thayer Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thayer Elementary School?
Thayer Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thayer Elementary School offer ?
Thayer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thayer Elementary School part of?
Thayer Elementary School is part of Waynesville R-VI School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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