Serving 920 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 18:1 is higher than 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 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 920 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waynesville East Elementary serves the northwest part of Waynesville, MO, encompassing an area of approximately 66.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone located up to 7.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waynesville East Elementary School's student population of 920 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
920 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Waynesville East Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waynesville East Elementary School is 0.57, which is more 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
#884 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 #884 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Waynesville East Elementary School often compared to?
Waynesville East Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom Elementary School, Dixon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
920 students attend Waynesville East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Waynesville East Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waynesville East Elementary School?
Waynesville East Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Waynesville East Elementary School offer ?
Waynesville East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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