SPRINGFIELD R-XII

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri — 52 schools

22,937
Total Enrollment
52
Schools
$17,624
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

SPRINGFIELD R-XII operates 52 public schools serving 22,937 students, placing it among the larger districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 22 other, 17 elementary, 9 middle, 4 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 23,315 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Greene County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,624 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 63.1% local, 21.8% state, and 15.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $75,084 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 56/100, ranked #169 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 52 schools offering Advanced Placement (114 AP courses district-wide), a 293.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 67.1% White, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino, 9.2% African American across the district's schools.

SPRINGFIELD R-XII school enrollment varies 15× across entities

SPRINGFIELD R-XII school enrollment ranges from 129 students (lowest) to 1,923 students (highest), a spread of 1,794 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

SPRINGFIELD R-XII student-counselor ratio is 294:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within SPRINGFIELD R-XII is typically wider than the SPRINGFIELD R-XII-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

15.1%
Federal
21.8%
State
63.1%
Local

Funding Equity

56
Equity Score
169 / 433
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Greene County county, where this district is located.

$877
Studio/mo
$883
1 BR/mo
$1,095
2 BR/mo
$1,498
3 BR/mo
$1,701
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$75,084
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 52 schools in SPRINGFIELD R-XII.

White 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
African American 9.2%
Asian 3.1%
Multiracial 8.8%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

4 / 52
Schools with AP
114 AP courses total
293.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in SPRINGFIELD R-XII

School Enrollment
Kickapoo High
1,923
Central High
1,428
Glendale High
1,357
Parkview High
1,182
Hillcrest High
1,065
Cherokee Middle
765
Pershing Middle
702
Carver Middle
618
Reed Middle
561
Walt Disney Elem.
514
Jarrett Middle
483
Gray Elem.
474
Hickory Hills Middle
456
Bingham Elem.
429
Wilson'S Creek 5-6 Inter. Ctr.
424
Williams Elem.
412
Jeffries Elem.
405
Field Elem.
401
Westport Middle School
399
Sherwood Elem.
396
Mcbride Elem.
380
Horace Mann Elem.
378
David Harrison Elementary
371
Fremont Elem.
360
Pipkin Middle
359
Mark Twain Elem.
356
Sunshine Elem.
353
Westport Elem.
351
Boyd Elem.
347
Delaware Elem.
347
Hickory Hills Elem.
340
Pleasant View Middle
331
Wilder Elem.
326
Sequiota Elem.
319
Truman Elem.
316
Weller Elem.
292
Mcgregor Elem.
286
Bowerman Elem.
275
Cowden Elem.
273
Weaver Elem.
264
Watkins Elem.
252
Pittman Elem.
235
York Elem.
225
Holland Elem.
218
Rountree Elem.
210
Pleasant View Elem.
189
Adah Fulbright Early Childhood
189
Bissett Elem.
187
Robberson Elem.
166
Shady Dell Early Childhood Ctr
155
Pershing Elem.
142
Campbell Elem.
129

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in SPRINGFIELD R-XII?

SPRINGFIELD R-XII has 52 schools, including 4 high, 22 other, 9 middle, 17 elementary. Total enrollment is 22,937 students.

How much does SPRINGFIELD R-XII spend per student?

SPRINGFIELD R-XII spends $17,624 per student. The district has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #169 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in SPRINGFIELD R-XII?

The average teacher salary in SPRINGFIELD R-XII is $75,084 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near SPRINGFIELD R-XII?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Greene County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of SPRINGFIELD R-XII?

SPRINGFIELD R-XII students are 67.1% White, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino, 9.2% African American, 3.1% Asian, averaged across 52 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for SPRINGFIELD R-XII?

SPRINGFIELD R-XII has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #169 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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