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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1953 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
11%
15%
White
62%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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