Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Weller 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 39%). 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 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Weller Elementary School's student population of 288 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Weller Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weller Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1799 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
8%
Black
15%
15%
White
56%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weller Elementary School's ranking?
Weller Elementary School is ranked #1799 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
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 39% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Weller Elementary School?
288 students attend Weller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Weller Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weller Elementary School?
Weller Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Weller Elementary School offer ?
Weller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Weller Elementary School part of?
Weller Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
In what neighborhood is Weller Elementary School located?
Weller Elementary School is located in the Weller neighborhood of Springfield, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in Weller.
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