WELLER ELEM.

(417)523-1900

weller.spsk12.org

292 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Weller Elementary School, located at 1630 N. Weller in Springfield, Missouri, is a neighborhood school serving the Springfield Public Schools (SPS) district. As part of Missouri’s largest school district, Weller is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. The school typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, focusing on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond the classroom, Weller Elementary is known for its commitment to supporting the "whole child" by providing various resources and initiatives designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school leverages its position within the Springfield community to partner with local organizations and families, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel encouraged and challenged. By utilizing the resources of the broader SPS district, Weller works to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

292

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WELLER ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	66
Black	39
Asian	3
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
157 (53.8%)
Hispanic
66 (22.6%)
Black
39 (13.4%)
Two or More
24 (8.2%)
Asian
3 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)523-1900
Website:	http://weller.spsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 43

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WELLER ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WELLER ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	151	51.7%
Male	141	48.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)