Serving 289 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Wood Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
289 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Wood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wood Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#540 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
25%
8%

Black
13%
15%

White
50%
68%

Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wood Elementary School's ranking?
Wood Elementary School is ranked #540 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Wood Elementary School often compared to?
Wood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thayer Elementary School, Partridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Wood Elementary School?
289 students attend Wood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Wood Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wood Elementary School?
Wood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wood Elementary School offer ?
Wood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wood Elementary School part of?
Wood Elementary School is part of Waynesville R-VI School District.
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