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Walt Disney Elementary

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Walt Disney Elementary ranks 107 th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

107^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

Walt Disney Elementary is a public elementary school in Marceline, Missouri, serving 324 students in grades PK-5 and part of the highly-ranked Marceline R-V School District. This school consistently outperforms the state average on academic assessments, ranking in the top 25% of Missouri elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Walt Disney Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science. In the 2024-2025 school year, 77.9% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 43.8%. Similarly, 54.1% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in science, exceeding the state average of 42.2%. The school also maintains low chronic absenteeism rates and a favorable student-teacher ratio, factors that contribute to its success.

While Walt Disney Elementary is the highest-performing school in the immediate area, it is surrounded by several smaller, lower-performing elementary schools, such as Meadville Elementary, Linn County Elementary, and Keytesville Elementary. This highlights the importance of Walt Disney Elementary in providing a high-quality educational option for the broader region, and there may be opportunities for collaboration and resource sharing to help improve the outcomes of the surrounding schools.

309

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,943

Per pupil spending ?

40.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

420 E California
Marceline, MO 64658-1594

(660) 376-2166

District: Marceline R-V

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.5%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Two or more races:

1.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 94th percentile in 2017 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (62% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Missouri elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 94th-percentile peak (2017) to 88th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school62%

District avg62%

Missouri avg41%

107^th of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 11 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to top 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

26^th of 367Marceline R-V among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	86.3	107 of 900	88.1%	★★★★☆
2024	84.8	107 of 906	88.2%	★★★★☆
2023	73.1	207 of 898	76.9%	★★★★☆
2022	89.6	66 of 908	92.7%	★★★★★
2019	88.6	73 of 1052	93.1%	★★★★★
2018	79.0	174 of 1045	83.3%	★★★★☆
2017	89.0	60 of 1032	94.2%	★★★★★
2016	79.2	160 of 865	81.5%	★★★★☆
2015	74.0	239 of 1058	77.4%	★★★★☆
2014	71.2	258 of 1089	76.3%	★★★★☆
2013	76.6	186 of 1108	83.2%	★★★★☆
2012	78.3	158 of 1085	85.4%	★★★★☆
2011	62.0	417 of 1088	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	54.5	498 of 1066	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	42.2	693 of 1053	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	61.0	372 of 1084	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	56.1	452 of 1080	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	55.9	448 of 1074	58.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	93.2	20 of 907	97.8%	★★★★★
2018	62.0	267 of 887	69.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	73.9	168 of 666	74.8%	★★★★☆
2024	73.3	158 of 668	76.3%	★★★★☆
2023	60.7	245 of 673	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	81.1	106 of 675	84.3%	★★★★☆
2019	82.4	105 of 917	88.5%	★★★★☆
2018	72.3	208 of 898	76.8%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)98th percentile+5 vs school

White (2025)75th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics67%+26 vs state

Science54%+12 vs state

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Schools Near Walt Disney Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)			MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Walt Disney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	420 E California	Marceline	64658	Linn County	Marceline R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 376-2166	309	26	11.7	40.8%	292 (94.5%)	3 (1.0%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	86.3	107^th of 900 public elementary schools	88.1%		84.8	107^th of 906 public elementary schools	88.2%			77.9	59.3	54.1			$11,943	$699	$11,244
Bucklin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	26832 Hwy 129	Bucklin	64631	Linn County	Bucklin R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 695-3225	64	10	6.2	46.9%	57 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (10.9%)								(n/a)							$17,140	$10	$17,130
Brookfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	128 Pershing Rd	Brookfield	64628	Linn County	Brookfield R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 258-2241	417	32	12.9	49.2%	379 (90.9%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (4.1%)	65.2	310^th of 900 public elementary schools	65.6%		62.3	324^th of 906 public elementary schools	64.2%	14	31.6	62.2			45.0	57.8	$11,422	$1,372	$10,050
Macon County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	501 S Main	New Cambria	63558	Macon County	Macon County R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 226-5615	47	9	5.1	53.2%	44 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)								(n/a)							$18,796	$959	$17,837
Northwestern Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	18475 Hwy 11	Mendon	64660	Chariton County	Northwestern R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 272-3201	82	12	6.5	36.6%	82 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		70.5					$18,685	$281	$18,404
Callao Elementary	Public	K-8	403 Pine Street	Callao	63534	Macon County	Callao C-8	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 402-0190	35	8	4.5	54.3%	28 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (14.3%)								(n/a)							$22,963	$686	$22,277
Keytesville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	27247 Hwy 5	Keytesville	65261	Chariton County	Keytesville R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 288-3767	80	11	7.2	50.0%	79 (98.8%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$23,931	$323	$23,608
Meadville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	101 W Crandall	Meadville	64659	Linn County	Meadville R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 938-4112	114	10	11.0	31.6%	113 (99.1%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		26.4		20.1			$12,071	$599	$11,472
Linn County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	15533 Hwy Kk	Purdin	64674	Linn County	Linn County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 244-5045	88	9	9.6	42.0%	79 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$17,548	$941	$16,608

Frequently Asked Questions about Walt Disney Elementary

How many students attend Walt Disney Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 309 students attended Walt Disney Elementary.

Is Walt Disney Elementary a good school?

Walt Disney Elementary ranks 107^th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Walt Disney Elementary?

Students at Walt Disney Elementary are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Walt Disney Elementary in?

Marceline R-V

What schools do graduates of Walt Disney Elementary attend?

Students who attend Walt Disney Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Marceline High

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