THAYER ELEM.

WAYNESVILLE R-VI
4273 THAYER ST
FT LEONARD WOOD, MO 65473
249 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Thayer Elementary School is located on the Fort Leonard Wood military installation in Missouri and serves the children of military families residing on post. As part of the Waynesville R-VI School District, the school operates within a unique environment that specifically addresses the needs of students from transient military backgrounds. Because of its location, the school places a heavy emphasis on community, resilience, and supporting students as they navigate the frequent moves and deployments often associated with military life.

The school offers a standard elementary curriculum focused on academic growth, character development, and student well-being. By integrating closely with the military community, Thayer Elementary provides a specialized support system—including military family counselors and programs designed to help students transition smoothly between schools. The environment is structured to foster stability and inclusivity, ensuring that students receive a consistent and high-quality education despite the often unpredictable nature of life in an active-duty military family.
249
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    140 (56.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    48 (19.3 %)
  • Black
    29 (11.6 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (9.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (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: WAYNESVILLE R-VI
Phone: (573)842-2200
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 43
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 63

* 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 33
Grade 1 43
Grade 2 44
Grade 3 45
Grade 4 35
Grade 5 49
Gender Ratio
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