Enrollment
187
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bissett Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bissett Elem.
Bissett Elem. is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Springfield, Missouri, enrolling 187 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 187 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 48 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 187 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 55 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 187 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Springfield R-Xii also operates Kickapoo High (1,923 students) and Central High (1,428 students) alongside Bissett Elem..
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bissett Elem. compares
Bissett Elem. on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,404
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield R-Xii, which includes Bissett Elem..
$13,404
Per student
+4%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.1%
State 21.8%
Federal 15.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~187 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Bissett Elem. a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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