Westport Elementary School

415 S Golden
Springfield, MO 65802
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westport 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Westport Elementary School's student population of 384 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
384 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Westport 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 Westport Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1953 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Westport Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westport Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westport Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westport Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Westport Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Westport Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westport Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Westport Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Westport Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Westport Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Westport Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Westport Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westport Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westport Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westport Elementary School's ranking?
Westport Elementary School is ranked #1953 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Westport Elementary School?
384 students attend Westport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Westport Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westport Elementary School?
Westport Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westport Elementary School offer ?
Westport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Westport Elementary School part of?
Westport Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
In what neighborhood is Westport Elementary School located?
Westport Elementary School is located in the Westside Community Betterment neighborhood of Springfield, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Westside Community Betterment.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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