Wood Elementary

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Wood Elementary ranks 527 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wood Elementary is a public elementary school located on the Fort Leonard Wood military base in Missouri, serving 309 students in grades K-5 and part of the Waynesville R-VI school district.

While Wood Elementary's academic performance on state assessments is generally on par or above district and state averages, the school has experienced a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 136th out of 901 Missouri elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 527th out of 906 in 2023-2024. This decline is concerning, especially given the school's relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.63% in 2020-2021 to 59.22% in 2022-2023. Compared to nearby schools like Waynesville East Elementary and Freedom Elementary, Wood Elementary has a higher concentration of students from low-income families, which may contribute to its unique challenges.

Another area of concern for Wood Elementary is its chronic absenteeism rate, which has risen from 12.0% in 2022-2023 to 21.4% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school's performance for its Disabled student population is particularly concerning, ranking 97th out of 103 Missouri elementary schools in 2021-2022 with a 0-star rating. In contrast, Thayer Elementary stands out as an exceptional performer, ranking 48th out of 906 Missouri elementary schools in 2023-2024 and consistently achieving high proficiency rates on state assessments.

Detail:

Public K-5

4590 Buckeye Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473-1198

(573) 842-2625

District: Waynesville R-VI

SchoolDigger Rank:
527^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,400

Students who attend Wood Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 289

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.2%

Hispanic:

24.6%

African American:

13.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wood Elementary ranks worse than 58.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Waynesville R-VI School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.14. (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 Student population at Wood Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.2%), Hispanic (24.6%), African American (13.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Waynesville R-VI School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wood Elementary is 12.5, which is the 2^nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Waynesville R-VI School District. (See more...)

Compare Wood Elementary employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wood Elementary is $10,400. 4 elementary schools in the Waynesville R-VI School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wood Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Wood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2009	47.48	607^th	1053	42.4%
2010	46.55	627^th	1066	41.2%
2011	43.92	696^th	1088	36.0%
2012	66.80	338^th	1085	68.8%
2013	62.82	388^th	1108	65.0%
2014	51.61	546^th	1089	49.9%
2015	61.17	397^th	1058	62.5%
2016	79.07	161^st	865	81.4%
2017	71.97	269^th	1032	73.9%
2018	47.30	551^st	1045	47.3%
2019	64.44	349^th	1052	66.8%
2021	80.94	136^th	901	84.9%
2022	71.73	225^th	908	75.2%
2023	56.97	387^th	898	56.9%
2024	43.14	527^th	906	41.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	54.45	383^rd	887	56.8%
2019	68.91	183^rd	907	79.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Wood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	22.43	97^th	103	5.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	55.55	46^th	120	61.7%

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Rank History for White students at Wood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	31.67	639^th	898	28.8%
2019	52.94	400^th	917	56.4%
2021	86.87	68^th	691	90.2%

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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 Wood Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	156	89	4	29	1	n/a	n/a	279
2008	160	72	8	25	1	n/a	n/a	266
2009	159	100	14	27	3	n/a	n/a	303
2010	170	82	14	39	2	n/a	n/a	307
2011	303	133	18	61	4	5	16	540
2012	321	108	12	66	8	11	26	552
2013	259	77	16	68	7	12	38	477
2014	222	89	9	75	3	5	42	445
2015	232	81	5	69	2	6	53	448
2016	197	66	2	58	1	8	59	391
2017	162	66	7	51	1	9	49	345
2018	153	52	8	78	2	11	22	326
2019	175	41	9	94	3	20	29	371
2020	191	45	18	120	4	19	32	429
2021	188	38	11	117	3	16	33	406
2022	182	63	10	113	3	15	44	430
2023	144	46	4	72	1	16	26	309
2024	145	38	3	71	1	12	19	289

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 Wood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	279	17.5	15.9	43.4
2008	266	26.3	10.1	47.7
2009	303	26.6	11.4	57.4
2010	307	27.0	11.3	59.3
2011	540	34.9	15.4	60.2
2012	552	37.6	14.6	61.1
2013	477	35.9	13.2	62.1
2014	445	37.3	11.9	62.7
2015	448	38.0	11.7	58.5
2016	391	28.0	13.9	52.4
2017	345	26.4	13.0	50.7
2018	326	27.0	12.0	46
2019	371	26.5	14.0	50.1
2020	429	28.0	15.3	47.1
2021	406	23.5	17.2	41.6
2022	430	26.0	16.5	44.9
2023	309	22.0	14.0	59.2
2024	289	23.0	12.5	50.5

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 Wood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	279	17.5	15.9	43.4
2008	266	26.3	10.1	47.7
2009	303	26.6	11.4	57.4
2010	307	27.0	11.3	59.3
2011	540	34.9	15.4	60.2
2012	552	37.6	14.6	61.1
2013	477	35.9	13.2	62.1
2014	445	37.3	11.9	62.7
2015	448	38.0	11.7	58.5
2016	391	28.0	13.9	52.4
2017	345	26.4	13.0	50.7
2018	326	27.0	12.0	46
2019	371	26.5	14.0	50.1
2020	429	28.0	15.3	47.1
2021	406	23.5	17.2	41.6
2022	430	26.0	16.5	44.9
2023	309	22.0	14.0	59.2
2024	289	23.0	12.5	50.5

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 Wood Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$395 (4.0%)	$9,564 (96.0%)	$9,960
2020	$266 (2.8%)	$9,315 (97.2%)	$9,581
2021	$1,196 (11.6%)	$9,112 (88.4%)	$10,308
2022	$149 (1.4%)	$10,251 (98.6%)	$10,400

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wood 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 349^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 387^th of 898 Elementary schools	9.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wood Elementary)	64.4	44.9	19.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waynesville R-VI)	55.9	44.2	11.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wood Elementary)	56	38.8	17.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waynesville R-VI)	55.2	45.4	9.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wood Elementary)	45.5	42.2	3.3%
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 (Wood Elementary)	44	48.3	4.3%
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 (Wood Elementary)	56.9	48.4	8.5%
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 (Wood Elementary)	54.6	50	4.6%
5th Grade Science (Waynesville R-VI)	44.1	45.4	1.3%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.6	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wood Elementary)	52.3	51.2	1.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Waynesville R-VI)	56.2	50.4	5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	371	309	16.7%
African American	41	46	12.2%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	9	4	55.6%
Hispanic	94	72	23.4%
Pacific Islander	20	16	20%
White	175	144	17.7%
Two or More Races	29	26	10.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.1%	59.2%	9.1%

Schools Near Wood 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
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
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
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)
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
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
Swedeborg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	17507 Hwy T	Richland	65556	Pulaski County	Swedeborg R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 736-2735	39	7	5.8	56.4%	37 (94.9%)	2 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$16,667	$1,499	$15,168

Frequently Asked Questions about Wood Elementary

What schools do graduates of Wood Elementary attend?

Students who attend Wood Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

How many students attend Wood Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 289 students attended Wood Elementary.

Is Wood Elementary a good school?

Wood Elementary ranks 527^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Wood Elementary in?

Waynesville R-VI

What is the racial makeup of Wood Elementary?

Students at Wood Elementary are 50% White, 25% Hispanic, 13% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian.

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