Springfield R-Xii

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Springfield, Missouri - 52 schools

An equity score of 50/100 ranks Springfield R-Xii #213 of 432 districts in Missouri (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,404 per pupil, Springfield R-Xii ranks #173 of 549 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending (Missouri districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

22,937
Total Enrollment
52
Schools
$13,404
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, 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 combined, 17 elementary, 9 middle, 4 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage across a sizeable portfolio before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Greene County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,404 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 549 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending. See how Missouri compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 63.1% local, 21.8% state, and 15.1% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 50/100, ranked #213 of 432 in Missouri against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 52 schools offering Advanced Placement (114 AP courses district-wide), a 293.9:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat 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. Its most demographically mixed campus is Mark Twain Elem., with a diversity index of 64.4/100.

Its largest campus is Kickapoo High, enrolling 1,923 students (8% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Campbell Elem., at 129 students, a 15x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

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

50
Equity Score
213 / 432
State Rank
50
State Average

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

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.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 50.9/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Springfield R-Xii's schools, above the Missouri average of 31.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Mark Twain Elem. 64.4
  2. 2 Mcgregor Elem. 64.3
  3. 3 Boyd Elem. 63.5
  4. 4 Weller Elem. 63.5
  5. 5 Pipkin Middle 63.2

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

How Springfield R-Xii Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Missouri districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Rockwood R-Vi Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
North Kansas City 74 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Columbia 93 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
St. Louis City Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Wentzville R-Iv Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Springfield R-Xii's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Missouri

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Rockwood R-Vi
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North Kansas City 74
20,561 students · 34 schools · $13,738/pupil
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Columbia 93
18,800 students · 36 schools · $13,719/pupil
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St. Louis City
18,321 students · 68 schools · $17,843/pupil
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Wentzville R-Iv
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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 combined, 9 middle, 17 elementary. Total enrollment is 22,937 students.

How much does Springfield R-Xii spend per student?

Springfield R-Xii spends $13,404 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #213 in Missouri.

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 50/100, ranking #213 out of 432 districts in Missouri.