How do these schools compare?
| Metric | COWDEN ELEM. | HILLCREST HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Location | SPRINGFIELD, MO | SPRINGFIELD, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 273 | 1,065 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 17:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.5% | 53.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | COWDEN ELEM. | HILLCREST HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,624 | $17,624 |
| District | SPRINGFIELD R-XII | SPRINGFIELD R-XII |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | COWDEN ELEM. | HILLCREST HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.3% | 66.7% |
| African American | 5.9% | 12.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% | 9.0% |
| Asian | 7.0% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Multiracial | 9.5% | 8.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | COWDEN ELEM. | HILLCREST HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 273:1 | 355:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 208 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.