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Weller Elementary School

1630 N Weller
Springfield, MO 65803
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Tel: (417) 523-1900
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Weller Elementary School serves 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Weller Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Weller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

School Overview

Weller Elementary School's student population of 324 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
324 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Weller Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Weller Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#1711 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
15%
7%
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Black
12%
15%
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White
66%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.53
0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Weller 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
Springfield R-XII School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Weller Elementary School's ranking?

Weller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What schools are Weller Elementary School often compared to?

Weller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rountree Elementary School, Bingham 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 37% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Weller Elementary School?

324 students attend Weller Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of Weller Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Weller Elementary School?

Weller Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Weller Elementary School offer ?

Weller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Weller Elementary School part of?

Weller Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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