Walt Disney Elementary School

4100 S Fremont
Springfield, MO 65804
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walt Disney Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 10% in MO
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Walt Disney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Walt Disney Elementary School's student population of 537 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings

Walt Disney Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walt Disney Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#174 out of 2084 schools
(Top 10%)
59%
39%
63%
43%
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
77%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.40
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walt Disney Elementary School's ranking?
Walt Disney Elementary School is ranked #174 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Walt Disney Elementary School often compared to?
Walt Disney Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horace Mann Elementary School, Gray Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Walt Disney Elementary School?
537 students attend Walt Disney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Walt Disney Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walt Disney Elementary School?
Walt Disney Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Walt Disney Elementary School offer ?
Walt Disney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walt Disney Elementary School part of?
Walt Disney Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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