Walt Disney Elementary

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Walt Disney Elementary ranks 107 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Walt Disney Elementary is a public elementary school located in Marceline, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 319 students. The school is part of the Marceline R-V school district, which is ranked 21 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Walt Disney Elementary consistently performs well on state assessments, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics and English Language Arts across grades 3-5. The school has also shown strong performance among its subgroups, particularly for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 20th out of 907 Missouri elementary schools for its low-income student performance in the 2018-2019 school year. Additionally, Walt Disney Elementary has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and has consistently higher spending per student than the state average, indicating a strong investment in the education of its students.

While Walt Disney Elementary outperforms the state averages, some nearby schools, such as Meadville Elementary and Linn County Elementary, struggle with lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates. However, the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Walt Disney Elementary is higher than the state average, suggesting that the school is effectively supporting and addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged students. The school's consistent high performance over the years, with a consistent 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a high statewide ranking, indicates a sustained commitment to providing a quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

420 E California
Marceline, MO 64658-1594

(660) 376-2166

District: Marceline R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
107^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,319

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 324

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Walt Disney Elementary ranks better than 88.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.82. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.8%), Hispanic (2.8%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walt Disney Elementary is 12.2. (See more...)

Compare Walt Disney Elementary employs 26.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walt Disney Elementary is $11,319.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walt Disney Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Walt Disney Elementary 107^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Walt Disney Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Marceline R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Marceline R-V 21^st of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Walt Disney Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Walt Disney Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	55.95	448^th	1074	58.3%
2007	56.10	452^nd	1080	58.1%
2008	60.98	372^nd	1084	65.7%
2009	42.19	693^rd	1053	34.2%
2010	54.52	498^th	1066	53.3%
2011	62.00	417^th	1088	61.7%
2012	78.33	158^th	1085	85.4%
2013	76.57	186^th	1108	83.2%
2014	71.17	258^th	1089	76.3%
2015	74.04	239^th	1058	77.4%
2016	79.24	160^th	865	81.5%
2017	89.03	60^th	1032	94.2%
2018	79.00	174^th	1045	83.3%
2019	88.56	73^rd	1052	93.1%
2022	89.61	66^th	908	92.7%
2023	73.12	207^th	898	76.9%
2024	84.82	107^th	906	88.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walt Disney Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	61.95	267^th	887	69.9%
2019	93.25	20^th	907	97.8%

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Rank History for White students at Walt Disney Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	72.34	208^th	898	76.8%
2019	82.35	105^th	917	88.5%
2022	81.09	106^th	675	84.3%
2023	60.65	245^th	673	63.6%
2024	73.34	158^th	668	76.3%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Walt Disney Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	383	383
1992	373	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	373
1993	388	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	388
1994	371	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
1995	364	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
1996	364	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
1997	341	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
1998	356	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
1999	331	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
2000	334	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
2001	333	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	334
2002	305	7	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
2003	305	7	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
2004	279	9	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	295
2005	296	6	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
2006	283	9	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	299
2007	261	13	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	280
2008	260	11	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	277
2009	250	10	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	265
2010	256	9	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	271
2011	252	9	0	6	2	0	0	0	269
2012	239	5	0	7	1	0	1	0	253
2013	268	4	0	14	2	0	6	0	294
2014	285	3	2	9	1	1	5	0	306
2015	306	2	2	5	2	0	7	0	324
2016	289	4	2	5	1	0	7	0	308
2017	288	5	2	2	0	0	4	0	301
2018	288	5	3	3	1	0	4	0	304
2019	269	2	2	2	1	0	5	0	281
2020	289	3	0	5	2	0	6	0	305
2021	290	2	0	4	2	0	5	0	303
2022	297	1	0	13	0	0	4	0	315
2023	299	1	0	14	0	0	5	0	319
2024	307	1	0	9	0	2	5	0	324

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Walt Disney Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	383	25.8	14.8	n/a
1992	373	25.8	14.4	n/a
1993	388	24.8	15.6	35.1
1994	371	25.0	14.8	42.9
1995	364	26.9	13.5	59.3
1996	364	26.9	13.5	59.3
1997	341	29.0	11.8	11.1
1998	356	29.1	12.2	27.5
1999	331	28.0	11.8	38.7
2000	334	29.2	11.4	40.7
2001	334	29.7	11.2	45.5
2002	313	27.8	11.3	48.9
2003	313	27.8	11.3	48.9
2004	295	25.4	11.6	42.7
2005	308	26.4	11.7	41.6
2006	299	27.8	10.8	50.2
2007	280	25.7	10.9	52.1
2008	277	29.5	9.4	46.2
2009	265	26.3	10.0	48.7
2010	271	25.5	10.6	46.1
2011	269	24.3	11.0	49.1
2012	253	23.5	10.7	51.4
2013	294	25.2	11.6	50.3
2014	306	24.9	12.2	41.8
2015	324	25.0	12.9	43.5
2016	308	24.0	12.8	38.6
2017	301	22.7	13.2	40.9
2018	304	22.4	13.5	40.5
2019	281	22.0	12.7	38.1
2020	305	23.1	13.1	40.7
2021	303	22.9	13.1	48.2
2022	315	23.7	13.2	44.1
2023	319	24.2	13.1	46.7
2024	324	26.3	12.2	47.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Walt Disney Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	383	25.8	14.8	n/a
1992	373	25.8	14.4	n/a
1993	388	24.8	15.6	35.1
1994	371	25.0	14.8	42.9
1995	364	26.9	13.5	59.3
1996	364	26.9	13.5	59.3
1997	341	29.0	11.8	11.1
1998	356	29.1	12.2	27.5
1999	331	28.0	11.8	38.7
2000	334	29.2	11.4	40.7
2001	334	29.7	11.2	45.5
2002	313	27.8	11.3	48.9
2003	313	27.8	11.3	48.9
2004	295	25.4	11.6	42.7
2005	308	26.4	11.7	41.6
2006	299	27.8	10.8	50.2
2007	280	25.7	10.9	52.1
2008	277	29.5	9.4	46.2
2009	265	26.3	10.0	48.7
2010	271	25.5	10.6	46.1
2011	269	24.3	11.0	49.1
2012	253	23.5	10.7	51.4
2013	294	25.2	11.6	50.3
2014	306	24.9	12.2	41.8
2015	324	25.0	12.9	43.5
2016	308	24.0	12.8	38.6
2017	301	22.7	13.2	40.9
2018	304	22.4	13.5	40.5
2019	281	22.0	12.7	38.1
2020	305	23.1	13.1	40.7
2021	303	22.9	13.1	48.2
2022	315	23.7	13.2	44.1
2023	319	24.2	13.1	46.7
2024	324	26.3	12.2	47.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Walt Disney Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$600 (5.6%)	$10,092 (94.4%)	$10,692
2020	$683 (6.5%)	$9,755 (93.5%)	$10,438
2021	$1,607 (13.4%)	$10,430 (86.6%)	$12,037
2022	$712 (6.3%)	$10,607 (93.7%)	$11,319

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walt Disney Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 73^rd of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 207^th of 898 Elementary schools	16.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Walt Disney Elementary)	64.1	55.8	8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marceline R-V)	64.1	55.8	8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walt Disney Elementary)	69.2	39.4	29.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marceline R-V)	69.2	39.4	29.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Walt Disney Elementary)	76.3	82.7	6.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marceline R-V)	76.3	82.7	6.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
5th Grade Science (Walt Disney Elementary)	59.4	48.9	10.5%
5th Grade Science (Marceline R-V)	59.4	48.9	10.5%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.6	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	281	319	13.5%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	2	14	600%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	269	299	11.2%
Two or More Races	5	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.1%	46.7%	8.6%

Schools Near Walt Disney Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Walt Disney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	420 E California	Marceline	64658	Linn County	Marceline R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 376-2166	324	26	12.2	47.2%	307 (94.8%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.5%)	84.8	107^th of 906 public elementary schools	88.2%		73.1	207^th of 898 public elementary schools	76.9%	100	68.2	75.8	59.5	53.7		62.0	50.0	$11,319	$712	$10,607
Bucklin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	26832 Hwy 129	Bucklin	64631	Linn County	Bucklin R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 695-3225	60	10	6.3	55.0%	55 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.3%)								(n/a)								$20,086	$2,125	$17,961
Brookfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	128 Pershing Rd	Brookfield	64628	Linn County	Brookfield R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 258-2241	383	31	12.5	44.6%	345 (90.1%)	3 (0.8%)	19 (5.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.9%)	62.3	324^th of 906 public elementary schools	64.2%		77.3	163^rd of 898 public elementary schools	81.8%	161	43.0	63.7			32.2	60.3		$12,029	$1,978	$10,051
Macon County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	501 S Main	New Cambria	63558	Macon County	Macon County R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 226-5615	43	9	4.8	51.2%	40 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)								(n/a)								$19,116	$3,862	$15,254
Northwestern Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	18475 Hwy 11	Mendon	64660	Chariton County	Northwestern R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 272-3201	100	11	8.8	42.0%	100 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$15,480	$1,603	$13,877
Callao Elementary	Public	K-8	403 Pine Street	Callao	63534	Macon County	Callao C-8	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 768-5541	36	8	4.6	61.1%	30 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (11.1%)								(n/a)								$11,216	$628	$10,588
Keytesville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	27247 Hwy 5	Keytesville	65261	Chariton County	Keytesville R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 288-3767	67	9	7.2	47.8%	67 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$24,233	$780	$23,453
Meadville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	101 W Crandall	Meadville	64659	Linn County	Meadville R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 938-4112	115	5	25.5	37.4%	113 (98.3%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17.6	751^st of 906 public elementary schools	17.1%		20.2	736^th of 898 public elementary schools	18.0%	15	27.9		13.7		22.3			$11,291	$824	$10,467
Linn County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	15533 Hwy Kk	Purdin	64674	Linn County	Linn County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 244-5045	84	9	9.0	32.1%	79 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$16,666	$1,524	$15,142

Frequently Asked Questions about Walt Disney Elementary

How many students attend Walt Disney Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 324 students attended Walt Disney Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Walt Disney Elementary?

Students at Walt Disney Elementary are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Walt Disney Elementary a good school?

Walt Disney Elementary ranks 107^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Walt Disney Elementary in?

Marceline R-V

What schools do graduates of Walt Disney Elementary attend?

Students who attend Walt Disney Elementary usually go on to attend:

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