Enrollment
23
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 290000901364
Excel School — Springfield, MO
Federal NCES profile for Excel School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 83
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Division of Youth Service · Missouri
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.3:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
-67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Excel School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Excel School reports 23 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 67% below the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 73% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 76.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 67% above the Missouri average and 48% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Excel School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Missouri state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.3:1 | ▼ 67% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 67% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 67% 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
4.3:1
students per teacher
— 67% below state mean
Top 2% in Missouri — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 23 Top 3% in Missouri — larger than 97% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 4.3:1 -67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 76.9% +67% vs state
NCES ID 290000901364
Student demographics
White 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 13.0%
African American 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.3%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
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- Students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Excel School
How many students attend Excel School?
Excel School has 23 students enrolled. It is a other school in SPRINGFIELD, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excel School?
The student-teacher ratio at Excel School is 4.3:1, which is 67% lower than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 73% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Excel School?
76.9% of students at Excel School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Excel School?
The largest demographic group at Excel School is White at 65.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in SPRINGFIELD, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Excel School?
Excel School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.