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Walt Disney Elementary

Summary:

Walt Disney Elementary is a public elementary school in Springfield, Missouri, serving 568 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Springfield R-XII district, which is ranked 182 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Walt Disney Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics and English Language Arts. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 64% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 37.3% for the district and 38.4% for the state. The school also has a strong gifted and talented program, with its students ranking among the top 6 schools in the state for the 2022-2023 school year and the top 2 schools in the 2021-2022 school year. Additionally, Walt Disney Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Missouri elementary schools for low-socioeconomic status (SES) student performance, indicating that the school is effectively serving its economically disadvantaged population.

When compared to nearby elementary schools in the Springfield R-XII district, such as Mark Twain Elementary and Sunshine Elementary, Walt Disney Elementary stands out as a high-performing school. The school's consistent high performance over the past 10 years, its strong gifted and talented program, and its ability to effectively serve low-SES students make it a standout institution in the Springfield, Missouri, educational landscape.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4100 S Fremont
       Springfield, MO  65804-6506

(417) 523-3600

District: Springfield R-Xii

SchoolDigger Rank:
106th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,567 Help


Students who attend Walt Disney Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cherokee Middle
High:    Kickapoo High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  537

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.9%
Asian:
7.4%
Hispanic:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.2% Help


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Compare Details Walt Disney Elementary ranks better than 88.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 3rd among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.89. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Walt Disney Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Springfield R-Xii School District. Racial makeup is: White (76.9%), Asian (7.4%), Hispanic (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walt Disney Elementary is 16.7. 36 elementary schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walt Disney Elementary is $10,567. 33 elementary schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walt Disney Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Walt Disney Elementary 106th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Walt Disney Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Springfield R-Xii:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield R-Xii 182nd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Walt Disney Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Walt Disney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 91.00 35th 1074 96.7%
2007 79.11 137th 1080 87.3%
2008 90.64 27th 1084 97.5%
2009 90.95 44th 1053 95.8%
2010 85.82 83rd 1066 92.2%
2011 78.76 166th 1088 84.7%
2012 79.53 146th 1085 86.5%
2013 82.27 117th 1108 89.4%
2014 78.47 170th 1089 84.4%
2015 77.95 201st 1058 81.0%
2016 68.82 264th 865 69.5%
2017 77.36 195th 1032 81.1%
2018 79.06 172nd 1045 83.5%
2019 68.80 289th 1052 72.5%
2021 85.56 105th 901 88.3%
2022 84.92 107th 908 88.2%
2023 79.34 149th 898 83.4%
2024 84.89 106th 906 88.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walt Disney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.31 80th 887 91.0%
2019 59.87 301st 907 66.8%
2021 86.70 37th 574 93.6%
2022 61.88 145th 532 72.7%
2023 63.59 154th 611 74.8%
2024 70.21 118th 625 81.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Walt Disney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.09 56th 91 38.5%
2022 55.49 2nd 7 71.4%
2023 63.76 6th 13 53.8%
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Rank History for White students at Walt Disney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.62 224th 898 75.1%
2019 64.06 286th 917 68.8%
2021 79.98 115th 691 83.4%
2022 79.46 123rd 675 81.8%
2023 73.52 151st 673 77.6%
2024 77.13 130th 668 80.5%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Walt Disney Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 539 539
1992 541 4 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 558
1993 522 4 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1994 500 5 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1995 350 2 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1996 350 2 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1997 390 4 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1998 649 6 13 3 1 n/a n/a 0 672
1999 612 9 10 4 3 n/a n/a 0 638
2000 619 4 16 5 2 n/a n/a 0 646
2001 609 7 14 5 1 n/a n/a 0 636
2002 601 9 22 4 1 n/a n/a 0 637
2003 601 9 22 4 1 n/a n/a 0 637
2004 546 13 17 3 1 n/a n/a 0 580
2005 541 13 19 8 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2006 536 17 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2007 529 14 13 10 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2008 496 13 16 6 1 n/a n/a 0 532
2009 486 8 16 4 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2010 497 4 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2011 503 2 6 11 1 1 2 0 526
2012 495 11 9 13 2 5 9 0 544
2013 481 10 16 17 2 2 17 0 545
2014 481 8 19 13 2 2 22 0 547
2015 455 17 18 19 4 1 27 0 541
2016 454 16 17 20 2 1 22 0 532
2017 448 20 26 34 5 1 21 0 555
2018 449 26 28 30 6 2 19 0 560
2019 488 33 33 33 7 2 15 0 611
2020 461 29 35 37 1 0 23 0 586
2021 441 23 37 33 1 0 20 0 555
2022 440 15 30 36 4 0 22 0 547
2023 429 27 44 39 3 1 25 0 568
2024 413 19 40 37 4 0 24 0 537

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Walt Disney Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 539 24.5 22.0 2.2
1992 558 26.0 21.4 3.4
1993 535 24.4 21.9 7.7
1994 514 22.9 22.4 3.1
1995 364 18.3 19.9 5.8
1996 364 18.3 19.9 5.8
1997 405 20.4 19.9 4.4
1998 672 33.2 20.2 2.7
1999 638 30.6 20.8 4.9
2000 646 30.8 21.0 6.8
2001 636 30.7 20.7 9.4
2002 637 30.0 21.2 9.7
2003 637 30.0 21.2 9.7
2004 580 28.6 20.3 10.3
2005 581 28.6 20.3 11.5
2006 573 29.5 19.4 12.2
2007 566 28.5 19.9 16.4
2008 532 29.0 18.3 17.3
2009 515 27.5 18.7 21.4
2010 519 28.7 18.0 24.7
2011 526 28.2 18.6 28.3
2012 544 28.3 19.1 33.3
2013 545 28.5 19.1 31.6
2014 547 29.0 18.8 30
2015 541 29.0 18.6 29.9
2016 532 30.0 17.7 29.5
2017 555 26.6 20.8 31.4
2018 560 27.0 20.6 30.2
2019 611 29.6 20.6 30
2020 586 30.6 19.1 27.1
2021 555 23.9 23.1 29
2022 547 28.0 19.4 22.1
2023 568 31.0 18.3 27.3
2024 537 32.0 16.7 29.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Walt Disney Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 539 24.5 22.0 2.2
1992 558 26.0 21.4 3.4
1993 535 24.4 21.9 7.7
1994 514 22.9 22.4 3.1
1995 364 18.3 19.9 5.8
1996 364 18.3 19.9 5.8
1997 405 20.4 19.9 4.4
1998 672 33.2 20.2 2.7
1999 638 30.6 20.8 4.9
2000 646 30.8 21.0 6.8
2001 636 30.7 20.7 9.4
2002 637 30.0 21.2 9.7
2003 637 30.0 21.2 9.7
2004 580 28.6 20.3 10.3
2005 581 28.6 20.3 11.5
2006 573 29.5 19.4 12.2
2007 566 28.5 19.9 16.4
2008 532 29.0 18.3 17.3
2009 515 27.5 18.7 21.4
2010 519 28.7 18.0 24.7
2011 526 28.2 18.6 28.3
2012 544 28.3 19.1 33.3
2013 545 28.5 19.1 31.6
2014 547 29.0 18.8 30
2015 541 29.0 18.6 29.9
2016 532 30.0 17.7 29.5
2017 555 26.6 20.8 31.4
2018 560 27.0 20.6 30.2
2019 611 29.6 20.6 30
2020 586 30.6 19.1 27.1
2021 555 23.9 23.1 29
2022 547 28.0 19.4 22.1
2023 568 31.0 18.3 27.3
2024 537 32.0 16.7 29.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Walt Disney Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $709 (8.5%) $7,587 (91.5%) $8,296
2020 $991 (11.2%) $7,850 (88.8%) $8,840
2021 $887 (9.6%) $8,343 (90.4%) $9,231
2022 $2,472 (23.4%) $8,095 (76.6%) $10,567

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walt Disney Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 289th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 149th of 898 Elementary schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Walt Disney Elementary)43.546.1
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Springfield R-Xii)3733.9
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walt Disney Elementary)5048.9
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Springfield R-Xii)4639.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Walt Disney Elementary)47.550
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Springfield R-Xii)41.440.8
 0.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Walt Disney Elementary)60.469.4
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield R-Xii)50.245.6
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Walt Disney Elementary)55.760.2
 4.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Springfield R-Xii)3635.8
 0.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Walt Disney Elementary)59.371.9
 12.6%
   5th Grade Science (Springfield R-Xii)41.239.9
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Walt Disney Elementary)6765.3
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield R-Xii)49.346.8
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students611568
 7%
African American3327
 18.2%
American Indian73
 57.1%
Asian3344
 33.3%
Hispanic3339
 18.2%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White488429
 12.1%
Two or More Races1525
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30%27.3%
 2.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Walt Disney Elementary

Walt Disney Elementary ranks 106th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Walt Disney Elementary are 77% White, 7% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 537 students attended Walt Disney Elementary.

Students who attend Walt Disney Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cherokee Middle
High : Kickapoo High


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