Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Weaver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Weaver Elementary serves the northwest part of Springfield, MO, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 0.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1 mile to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Weaver Elementary School's student population of 264 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
264 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Weaver Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weaver Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#1813 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Weaver Elementary School's ranking?
Weaver Elementary School is ranked #1813 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Weaver Elementary School often compared to?
Weaver Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bowerman Elementary School, Watkins Elementary School, York Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Weaver Elementary School?
264 students attend Weaver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Weaver Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Weaver Elementary School?
Weaver Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Weaver Elementary School offer ?
Weaver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Weaver Elementary School part of?
Weaver Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
In what neighborhood is Weaver Elementary School located?
Weaver Elementary School is located in the Grant Beach neighborhood of Springfield, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in Grant Beach.
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