WALT DISNEY ELEM.

disney.spsk12.org

514 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Walt Disney Elementary School is a public school located in Springfield, Missouri, serving as part of the Springfield Public Schools district. Situated in the southern part of the city, the school is known for fostering a supportive community environment focused on the academic and social development of its students. As a neighborhood elementary school, it serves as a central hub for families in the area, emphasizing foundational learning and the development of essential skills during the primary years of education.

The school is committed to the district-wide goal of preparing students for lifelong success by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics with enrichment opportunities. By leveraging the resources of the larger Springfield school system, Disney Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student curiosity and inclusivity. For families seeking more specific information regarding school events, faculty, or district policies, the school maintains an official web presence at [disney.spsk12.org](http://disney.spsk12.org).

514

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WALT DISNEY ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	392
Hispanic	32
Black	19
Asian	41
Two or More	26
American Indian	4

White
392 (76.3%)
Asian
41 (8.0%)
Hispanic
32 (6.2%)
Two or More
26 (5.1%)
Black
19 (3.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SPRINGFIELD R-XII
Phone:	(417)523-3600
Website:	http://disney.spsk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	514
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WALT DISNEY ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WALT DISNEY ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	264	51.4%
Male	250	48.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)