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Thayer Elementary School

4273 Thayer St
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
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Top 5%
Tel: (573) 842-2200
www.waynesville.k12.mo.us
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Thayer Elementary School serves 214 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Thayer Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 214 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-74% (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:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

School Overview

Thayer Elementary School's student population of 214 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
214 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Thayer Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Thayer Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#23 out of 2092 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thayer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thayer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
7%
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Black
11%
15%
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White
54%
70%
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Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.66
0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thayer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Waynesville R-VI School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thayer Elementary School's ranking?

Thayer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

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?

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Thayer Elementary School?

214 students attend Thayer Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Thayer Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.

What grades does Thayer Elementary School offer ?

Thayer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

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 Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 214 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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