Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walt Disney Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Walt Disney Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Marceline, MO school district, covering approximately 121.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 11 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walt Disney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Walt Disney Elementary School's student population of 309 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
309 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Walt Disney Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walt Disney Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#161 out of 2076 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Tigers
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walt Disney Elementary School's ranking?
Walt Disney Elementary School is ranked #161 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Walt Disney Elementary School?
309 students attend Walt Disney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Walt Disney Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walt Disney Elementary School?
Walt Disney Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Walt Disney Elementary School offer ?
Walt Disney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walt Disney Elementary School part of?
Walt Disney Elementary School is part of Marceline R-V School District.
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