Serving 904 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Waynesville East Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 904 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waynesville East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Waynesville East Elementary School's student population of 904 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
904 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waynesville East Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waynesville East Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#667 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
9%
15%
White
60%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waynesville East Elementary School's ranking?
Waynesville East Elementary School is ranked #667 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Waynesville East Elementary School?
904 students attend Waynesville East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Waynesville East Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waynesville East Elementary School?
Waynesville East Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waynesville East Elementary School offer ?
Waynesville East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Waynesville East Elementary School part of?
Waynesville East Elementary School is part of Waynesville R-VI School District.
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