Excellent
#67 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 3% in state
Thayer Elem.
Elementary School · Waynesville R-vi · Ft. Leonard Wood, MO
A Waynesville R-vi elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4273 THAYER ST, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO 65473
- Math 65% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs MO 47% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thayer Elem. score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 68% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Thayer Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average505/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,528
Median rent
$1,169/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
0.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65473; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Partridge Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Maranatha Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Freedom Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 4.8 mi | 953 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Waynesville R-vi
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,863NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thayer Elem. is listed in WAYNESVILLE R-VI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thayer Elem.
Thayer Elem. is a public elementary school in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, part of Waynesville R-vi, serving approximately 217 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #67 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thayer Elem.
What grades does Thayer Elem. serve?
Thayer Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Thayer Elem.?
Thayer Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thayer Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Thayer Elem. is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thayer Elem. rank in MO?
Thayer Elem. ranks #67 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Thayer Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Thayer Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thayer Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thayer Elem. has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thayer Elem. a charter school?
No, Thayer Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thayer Elem. a Title I school?
No, Thayer Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thayer Elem.?
34.6% of students at Thayer Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (573) 842-2200
- Area population (ZIP 65473)
- 15,322
- Area average commute
- 9.9 min
- Area median age
- 20.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 65473; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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