Thayer Elementary

Summary:

Thayer Elementary is a public elementary school located in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 249 students. The school is part of the Waynesville R-VI school district, which is ranked 100 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thayer Elementary has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Missouri, ranking in the top 5% of all Missouri elementary schools for several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, Thayer Elementary ranked 48th out of 906 Missouri elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly outperforms the other elementary schools in the Waynesville R-VI district, as well as nearby schools in other districts, in both academic achievement and student subgroup performance.

Thayer Elementary has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to the nearby schools, and the school's higher funding levels and lower student-teacher ratios may contribute to its success. While the school's student population is predominantly White, it has consistently ranked in the top 5% of Missouri elementary schools for both White students and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) students, indicating that the school is effectively serving all student populations.

Detail:

Public K-5

4273 Thayer St
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473-1499

(573) 842-2200

District: Waynesville R-VI

SchoolDigger Rank:
48^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,290

Students who attend Thayer Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	6th Grade Center
	Waynesville Middle
High:	Waynesville Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 217

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.7%

Hispanic:

20.3%

African American:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thayer Elementary ranks better than 94.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Waynesville R-VI School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.52. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.7%), Hispanic (20.3%), African American (11.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thayer Elementary is 12, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Waynesville R-VI School District! (See more...)

Compare Thayer Elementary employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thayer Elementary is $11,290, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Waynesville R-VI School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thayer Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Thayer Elementary 48^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Thayer Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Waynesville R-VI:

SchoolDigger ranks Waynesville R-VI 100^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thayer Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Thayer Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	79.20	136^th	1074	87.3%
2007	69.63	236^th	1080	78.1%
2008	82.86	102^nd	1084	90.6%
2009	74.31	203^rd	1053	80.7%
2010	67.39	309^th	1066	71.0%
2011	84.19	95^th	1088	91.3%
2012	87.19	69^th	1085	93.6%
2013	90.64	37^th	1108	96.7%
2014	88.01	74^th	1089	93.2%
2015	90.68	52^nd	1058	95.1%
2016	87.42	79^th	865	90.9%
2017	76.78	202^nd	1032	80.4%
2018	84.40	114^th	1045	89.1%
2019	88.81	66^th	1052	93.7%
2021	97.09	9^th	901	99.0%
2022	95.45	17^th	908	98.1%
2024	91.52	48^th	906	94.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thayer Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	90.06	26^th	907	97.1%

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Rank History for White students at Thayer Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	93.23	26^th	898	97.1%
2019	94.33	17^th	917	98.1%
2021	95.71	11^th	691	98.4%
2022	93.74	20^th	675	97.0%
2024	90.68	40^th	668	94.0%

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Thayer 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	357	357
1992	254	86	23	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	388
1993	215	65	15	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	325
1994	216	56	14	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
1995	204	49	16	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
1996	204	49	16	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
1997	240	60	23	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	347
1998	217	74	19	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
1999	208	59	15	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	305
2000	215	64	23	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	322
2001	220	62	20	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	316
2002	179	43	14	24	3	n/a	n/a	0	263
2003	179	43	14	24	3	n/a	n/a	0	263
2004	153	31	16	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	217
2005	147	52	17	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	237
2006	143	68	10	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
2007	127	55	7	23	3	n/a	n/a	0	215
2008	165	67	11	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	266
2009	143	40	10	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	210
2010	157	38	7	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
2011	199	32	6	25	1	0	10	0	273
2012	215	36	4	26	3	2	20	0	306
2013	161	28	3	17	3	2	22	0	236
2014	154	32	1	14	3	2	20	0	226
2015	145	31	5	14	1	3	17	0	216
2016	158	28	3	23	4	11	38	0	265
2017	157	25	0	22	2	13	35	0	254
2018	169	32	4	25	3	9	40	0	282
2019	159	24	7	46	3	9	32	0	280
2020	142	21	4	40	1	14	32	0	254
2021	115	24	10	21	1	9	34	0	214
2022	128	33	9	31	1	6	36	0	244
2023	140	29	2	48	0	6	24	0	249
2024	136	24	0	44	0	1	12	0	217

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 Thayer Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	357	19.5	18.3	n/a
1992	388	19.0	20.4	5.7
1993	325	19.0	17.1	10.2
1994	314	17.0	18.5	4.8
1995	292	17.3	16.9	27.1
1996	292	17.3	16.9	27.1
1997	347	19.5	17.8	6.1
1998	328	21.0	15.6	8.2
1999	305	21.0	14.5	27.5
2000	322	21.0	15.3	28
2001	316	21.0	15.0	23.4
2002	263	20.0	13.2	14.1
2003	263	20.0	13.2	14.1
2004	217	18.5	11.7	6.9
2005	237	17.8	13.3	13.1
2006	245	19.7	12.4	18.4
2007	215	19.7	10.9	25.1
2008	266	18.6	14.3	27.4
2009	210	17.0	12.4	45.2
2010	224	17.6	12.7	39.3
2011	273	20.0	13.6	21.2
2012	306	20.0	15.3	15
2013	236	19.0	12.4	14.8
2014	226	17.6	12.8	13.7
2015	216	18.0	12.0	19.9
2016	265	18.0	14.7	32.5
2017	254	18.2	13.9	26
2018	282	18.0	15.6	22.7
2019	280	18.0	15.5	28.6
2020	254	17.0	14.9	24.8
2021	214	n/a	n/a	22
2022	244	17.0	14.3	27.5
2023	249	16.0	15.5	39.4
2024	217	18.0	12.0	34.6

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 Thayer Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	357	19.5	18.3	n/a
1992	388	19.0	20.4	5.7
1993	325	19.0	17.1	10.2
1994	314	17.0	18.5	4.8
1995	292	17.3	16.9	27.1
1996	292	17.3	16.9	27.1
1997	347	19.5	17.8	6.1
1998	328	21.0	15.6	8.2
1999	305	21.0	14.5	27.5
2000	322	21.0	15.3	28
2001	316	21.0	15.0	23.4
2002	263	20.0	13.2	14.1
2003	263	20.0	13.2	14.1
2004	217	18.5	11.7	6.9
2005	237	17.8	13.3	13.1
2006	245	19.7	12.4	18.4
2007	215	19.7	10.9	25.1
2008	266	18.6	14.3	27.4
2009	210	17.0	12.4	45.2
2010	224	17.6	12.7	39.3
2011	273	20.0	13.6	21.2
2012	306	20.0	15.3	15
2013	236	19.0	12.4	14.8
2014	226	17.6	12.8	13.7
2015	216	18.0	12.0	19.9
2016	265	18.0	14.7	32.5
2017	254	18.2	13.9	26
2018	282	18.0	15.6	22.7
2019	280	18.0	15.5	28.6
2020	254	17.0	14.9	24.8
2021	214	n/a	n/a	22
2022	244	17.0	14.3	27.5
2023	249	16.0	15.5	39.4
2024	217	18.0	12.0	34.6

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 Thayer Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$395 (3.9%)	$9,684 (96.1%)	$10,079
2020	$263 (2.5%)	$10,333 (97.5%)	$10,597
2021	$1,540 (13.1%)	$10,227 (86.9%)	$11,768
2022	$1,599 (14.2%)	$9,690 (85.8%)	$11,290

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thayer 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 66^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 17^th of 908 Elementary schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thayer Elementary)	70.4	69	1.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waynesville R-VI)	55.9	44.2	11.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thayer Elementary)	77.8	62.5	15.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waynesville R-VI)	56.2	48	8.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thayer Elementary)	61.2	72.7	11.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waynesville R-VI)	55.5	50.6	4.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	44.3	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thayer Elementary)	61.7	78.2	16.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waynesville R-VI)	53.3	46.9	6.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	36.2	4.1%
5th Grade Science (Thayer Elementary)	61.7	68.8	7.1%
5th Grade Science (Waynesville R-VI)	44.1	45.4	1.3%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.6	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	280	249	11.1%
African American	24	29	20.8%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	7	2	71.4%
Hispanic	46	48	4.3%
Pacific Islander	9	6	33.3%
White	159	140	11.9%
Two or More Races	32	24	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.6%	39.4%	10.8%

Schools Near Thayer Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)					MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thayer Elementary	Public	K-5	4273 Thayer St	Fort Leonard Wood	65473	Pulaski County	Waynesville R-VI	No	No	No	No	(573) 842-2200	217	18	12.0	34.6%	136 (62.7%)	24 (11.1%)	44 (20.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (5.5%)	91.5	48^th of 906 public elementary schools	94.7%					(n/a)	60.0	75.7	73.1				60.0				$11,290	$1,599	$9,691
Wood Elementary	Public	K-5	4590 Buckeye Ave	Fort Leonard Wood	65473	Pulaski County	Waynesville R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 842-2625	289	23	12.5	50.5%	145 (50.2%)	38 (13.1%)	71 (24.6%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (4.2%)	19 (6.6%)	43.1	527^th of 906 public elementary schools	41.8%		57	387^th of 898 public elementary schools	56.9%	140	30.7	42.8				39.3	31.4	40.7	42.0		$10,400	$149	$10,251
Williams Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	12225 Pulaski Avenue	Fort Leonard Wood	65473	Pulaski County	Waynesville R-VI	No	No	No	No	(573) 842-2650	270	16	16.8	15.9%	151 (55.9%)	21 (7.8%)	61 (22.6%)	4 (1.5%)	3 (1.1%)	4 (1.5%)	26 (9.6%)								(n/a)
Partridge Elementary	Public	K-5	7078 Young St	Fort Leonard Wood	65473	Pulaski County	Waynesville R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 842-2600	374	24	15.5	40.9%	207 (55.3%)	45 (12.0%)	69 (18.4%)	18 (4.8%)	2 (0.5%)	10 (2.7%)	23 (6.1%)	74.4	201^st of 906 public elementary schools	77.8%		69.3	251^st of 898 public elementary schools	72.0%	50	43.7	54.8	52.0			60.0	53.4	54.8	54.0		$12,112	$955	$11,158
Freedom Elementary	Public	K-5	286 Eastlawn Ave	Saint Robert	65584	Pulaski County	Waynesville R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 842-2100	953	62	15.3	50.1%	541 (56.8%)	119 (12.5%)	144 (15.1%)	22 (2.3%)	8 (0.8%)	17 (1.8%)	102 (10.7%)	63.2	314^th of 906 public elementary schools	65.3%		68.4	263^rd of 898 public elementary schools	70.7%	51	44.7	45.0	53.3			42.4	48.4	47.3	45.8		$11,024	$1,487	$9,537
Waynesville East Elementary	Public	K-5	1501 State Rd F	Waynesville	65583	Pulaski County	Waynesville R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 842-2150	909	59	15.4	42.2%	573 (63.0%)	75 (8.3%)	136 (15.0%)	10 (1.1%)	7 (0.8%)	15 (1.7%)	93 (10.2%)	46.2	496^th of 906 public elementary schools	45.3%		54.1	406^th of 898 public elementary schools	54.8%	90	35.3	39.8	40.1			43.5	35.7	33.0	40.2		$10,899	$1,134	$9,765
Parker Educational Center	Public	PK	909 Us Rte. 66 W	Waynesville	65583	Pulaski County	Waynesville R-VI	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(573) 842-2350	42	2	21.0	47.6%	20 (47.6%)	5 (11.9%)	9 (21.4%)	1 (2.4%)	1 (2.4%)	1 (2.4%)	5 (11.9%)								(n/a)
Phelps County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	17790 State Route M	Edgar Springs	65462	Phelps County	Phelps County R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 435-6293	174	15	11.7	63.2%	160 (92.0%)	2 (1.1%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.6%)								(n/a)	88.8				11.2		66.6				$11,949	$1,061	$10,889
Laquey R-V Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	27600 Hwy Aa	Laquey	65534	Pulaski County	Laquey R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 765-3245	335	23	14.7	65.7%	280 (83.6%)	3 (0.9%)	25 (7.5%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.9%)	17.2	756^th of 906 public elementary schools	16.6%		34.3	618^th of 898 public elementary schools	31.2%	138	21.3	33.2	13.3	11.7		23.8	18.3	19.5	15.9	25.7	$10,344	$870	$9,474
Newburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	701 Wolf Pride Dr	Newburg	65550	Phelps County	Newburg R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 762-9653	160	17	9.1	70.0%	149 (93.1%)	2 (1.3%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	17.2	757^th of 906 public elementary schools	16.4%		19.4	741^st of 898 public elementary schools	17.5%	16	23.6	20.0	14.9	20.0				8.0		30.0	$12,653	$1,417	$11,235

Frequently Asked Questions about Thayer Elementary

What schools do graduates of Thayer Elementary attend?

Students who attend Thayer Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : 6th Grade Center
Middle : Waynesville Middle
High : Waynesville Senior High

What is the racial makeup of Thayer Elementary?

Students at Thayer Elementary are 63% White, 20% Hispanic, 11% African American, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Thayer Elementary in?

Waynesville R-VI

How many students attend Thayer Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 217 students attended Thayer Elementary.

Is Thayer Elementary a good school?

Yes. Thayer Elementary ranks in the top 5.3% of Missouri elementary schools.

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