- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springfield, MO
Bissett Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Bissett Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292886001782
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bissett Elem. earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 17
- elementary schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bissett Elem. has class sizes smaller than 72% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bissett Elem. ranks #2 of 17 elementary schools in Springfield, MO.
School address
District: Springfield R-Xii · Missouri
NCES ID 292886001782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Bissett Elem. shrank from 215 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 292886001782 · Springfield, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 11:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Kickapoo High (1,923 students)
Bissett Elem. shrank from 215 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Bissett 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 187
Bissett Elem.
187 students
What this shows Bissett Elem. reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bissett Elem. compares
Bissett 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 51% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Missouri - lower ratio than 72% 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 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
African American 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 10.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Bissett 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 Bissett 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 Bissett 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 (~187 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bissett Elem.
How many students attend Bissett Elem.?
Bissett Elem. has 187 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springfield, MO. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bissett Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Bissett Elem. is 11:1, which is 14% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 30% 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 Bissett Elem.?
69.8% of students at Bissett Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bissett Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Bissett Elem. is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Springfield, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bissett Elem.?
Bissett Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Bissett Elem. rank among elementary schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Bissett Elem. ranks #2 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 Bissett 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.