West Plains Elem.
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Plains, Missouri 65775 · West Plains R-Vii
#832 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri
#33067 of 50,301 nationally
About West Plains Elem.
West Plains Elem. is a public elementary located in West Plains, in the West Plains R-Vii school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 767 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 832nd of 1,159 ranked elementary schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is students per teacher (79th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 767.
There are 9 schools in West Plains; West Plains Elem. ranks 9th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)39%
- Reading proficiency (30%)36%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)75.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Plains Elem. by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Plains Elem.
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Plains Middle
West Plains · Public middle · Grades 5–8
555 students · 721 m away
West Plains Sr. High
West Plains · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,108 students · 805 m away
Howell Valley Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
201 students · 3.6 km away
Junction Hill Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
186 students · 5.0 km away
Richards Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
389 students · 7.1 km away
Glenwood Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
252 students · 7.5 km away
Fairview Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
466 students · 8.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Plains Elem. a good school?
West Plains Elem. has a Success Index (US) of 38.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #832 of 1,159 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Plains Elem. rank in Missouri?
West Plains Elem. ranks #832 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri and #33067 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Plains Elem.?
West Plains Elem. had 767 students in 2025.
Is West Plains Elem. a elementary school or a high school?
West Plains Elem. is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Plains Elem.?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of West Plains Elem.; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.