Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westran 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Westran Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Huntsville, MO, encompassing approximately 163.7 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.8 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 12.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westran Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Westran Elementary School's student population of 280 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
280 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westran 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 Westran Elementary School is 0.21, which is less 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
#1356 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)19.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Hornet Yellow and Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westran Elementary School's ranking?
Westran Elementary School is ranked #1356 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Westran Elementary School often compared to?
Westran Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Park Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Westran Elementary School?
280 students attend Westran Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Westran Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westran Elementary School?
Westran Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westran Elementary School offer ?
Westran Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westran Elementary School part of?
Westran Elementary School is part of Westran R-I School District.
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