- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springfield, MO
Bingham Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Bingham Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292886001781
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bingham Elem. earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #11 of 17
- elementary schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bingham Elem. has class sizes smaller than 94% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bingham Elem. ranks #11 of 17 elementary schools in Springfield, MO.
School address
District: Springfield R-Xii · Missouri
NCES ID 292886001781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Bingham Elem. shrank from 422 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 61.9 → 72.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 292886001781 · Springfield, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 7:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Kickapoo High (1,923 students)
Bingham Elem. shrank from 422 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 61.9 → 72.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Bingham Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kickapoo High
Kickapoo High
1,923 students
- Central High
Central High
1,428 students
- Glendale High
Glendale High
1,357 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High
1,182 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,065 students
- This school 429
Bingham Elem.
429 students
What this shows Bingham Elem. reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bingham Elem. compares
Bingham Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7:1 | ▼ 45% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 45% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 6% in Missouri - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,461
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.2%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Bingham Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springfield R-Xii reports $14,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bingham Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bingham Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bingham Elem.
How many students attend Bingham Elem.?
Bingham Elem. has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springfield, MO. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bingham Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Bingham Elem. is 7:1, which is 45% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 55% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bingham Elem.?
66.8% of students at Bingham Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bingham Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Bingham Elem. is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Springfield, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bingham Elem.?
Bingham Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bingham Elem. rank among elementary schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Bingham Elem. ranks #11 of 17 elementary schools in Springfield, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield R-Xii?
Besides Bingham Elem., Springfield R-Xii also operates Kickapoo High (1,923 students), Central High (1,428 students), and Glendale High (1,357 students). See the Springfield R-Xii district page for the complete list.