Excellent
#20 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 1% in state
Wood Elem.
Elementary School · WAYNESVILLE R-VI
4590 BUCKEYE AVE, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO 65473
Enrollment
289
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
9.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
289
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
9.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#20 of 2,221
In Ft. Leonard Wood
#1 of 3
public schools
In district
#1 of 9
WAYNESVILLE R-VI
Academic growth
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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Wood Elem.
Elementary School in Ft. Leonard Wood · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Wood Elem.
Wood Elem. is a public elementary school in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, part of WAYNESVILLE R-VI. Wood Elem. serves approximately 289 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio.
Wood Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Wood Elem. show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 9.3 · Excellent
- District avg 8.3
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Wood Elem. — Students at Wood Elem. score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
50.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 35 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 10.0/10.
How Wood Elem. Compares
See how Wood Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
4590 BUCKEYE AVE, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO 65473
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Wood Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THAYER ELEM. (rated 8.9/10, 1.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is DIXON ELEM. (rated 8.4/10, 16.1 miles away, in nearby Dixon), with a comparable rating. Additionally, PHELPS CO. ELEM. (rated 8.4/10, 13.2 miles away, in nearby Edgar Springs), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Ft. Leonard Wood, see our Ft. Leonard Wood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WILLIAMS EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR Fort Leonard Wood | 0.9 mi | 3.3 |
| PARTRIDGE ELEM. Ft. Leonard Wood | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
| THAYER ELEM. Ft. Leonard Wood | 1.9 mi | 8.9 |
| MARANATHA BAPTIST ACADEMY Saint Robert | 3.0 mi | 8.2 |
| FREEDOM ELEM. St. Robert | 3.3 mi | 7.7 |
| WAYNESVILLE EAST ELEM. Waynesville | 5.2 mi | 7.4 |
| WAYNESVILLE SR. HIGH Waynesville | 5.6 mi | 5.3 |
| 6TH GRADE CENTER Waynesville | 5.9 mi | 6.0 |
| WESTSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Waynesville | 5.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Parker Educational Center Waynesville | 5.9 mi | — |
| WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE Waynesville | 5.9 mi | 7.3 |
| LAQUEY R-V ELEM. Laquey | 10.0 mi | 6.1 |
| LAQUEY R-V HIGH Laquey | 10.0 mi | 4.5 |
| Missouri Digital Academy Laquey | 10.0 mi | 2.5 |
| DIXON HIGH Dixon | 15.7 mi | 5.9 |
| CROCKER ELEM. Crocker | 15.0 mi | 4.9 |
| CROCKER HIGH Crocker | 15.0 mi | 5.0 |
| DIXON ELEM. Dixon | 16.1 mi | 8.4 |
| DIXON MIDDLE Dixon | 16.1 mi | 3.3 |
| PHELPS CO. ELEM. Edgar Springs | 13.2 mi | 8.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 65473 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$68,528
Median Rent
$1,169/mo
Population
15,322
College Educated
29.3%
Homeownership
0.3%
Avg Commute
9.9 min
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Median Age
20.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| MCGRATH ELEM. Brentwood, MO | 9.3 |
| NOTRE DAME DE SION SCHOOL Kansas City, MO | 9.3 |
| OSTMANN ELEM. O'Fallon, MO | 9.3 |
| STANBERRY ELEM. Stanberry, MO | 9.3 |
| LONE DELL ELEM. Arnold, MO | 9.4 |
| BARRETTS ELEM. Manchester, MO | 9.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wood Elem.
What grades does Wood Elem. serve?
Wood Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Wood Elem.?
Wood Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wood Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Wood Elem. is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wood Elem. rank in MO?
Wood Elem. ranks #20 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Wood Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Wood Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Wood Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wood Elem. has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wood Elem. a charter school?
No, Wood Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wood Elem. a Title I school?
No, Wood Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wood Elem.?
50.5% of students at Wood 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 289
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 50.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (573) 842-2625
Resources & Links
District
WAYNESVILLE R-VI- District Enrollment
- 6,091
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,863
- District Rank
- #1 of 9
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