Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wood 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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: 295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Wood Elementary serves the northern part of Fort Leonard Wood, MO, covering approximately 3.8 square miles. Most families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wood Elementary School's student population of 295 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
LEADING AND LEARNING
School Rankings
Wood 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 Wood Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#682 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
32%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-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 Wood Elementary School's ranking?
Wood Elementary School is ranked #682 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Wood Elementary School often compared to?
Wood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thayer Elementary School, Partridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Wood Elementary School?
295 students attend Wood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Wood Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wood Elementary School?
Wood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wood Elementary School offer ?
Wood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wood Elementary School part of?
Wood Elementary School is part of Waynesville R-VI School District.
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