WELLER ELEM.

(417)523-1900

weller.spsk12.org

297 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.

297

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WELLER ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	54
Black	33
Asian	2
Two or More	19
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	5

White
178 (59.9 %)
Hispanic
54 (18.2 %)
Black
33 (11.1 %)
Two or More
19 (6.4 %)
American Indian
6 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
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 60

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WELLER ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WELLER ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	137	46.1%
Male	160	53.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)