- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 5.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, MO
Excel School
Federal NCES profile for Excel School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290000901364
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Excel School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Missouri.
- #16 of 30
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Excel School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Excel School ranks #16 of 30 schools in Springfield, MO.
School address
District: Division of Youth Service · Missouri
NCES ID 290000901364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Excel School grew from 13 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+1 students YoY 290000901364 · Springfield, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
23 enr · 7.7:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: W. E. Sears Youth Ctr. (54 students)
Excel School grew from 13 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Excel School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- W. E. Sears Yo
W. E. Sears Youth Ctr.
54 students
- Watkins Mill P
Watkins Mill Park Camp
46 students
- Fulton Treatme
Fulton Treatment Ctr.
30 students
- Waverly Region
Waverly Regional Youth Ctr.
28 students
- Mt. Vernon Tre
Mt. Vernon Treatment Ctr.
26 students
- This school
Excel School
23 students
What this shows Excel School reports 23 students on the CCD universe file.
How Excel School compares
Excel School is a growing 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 | 7.7:1 | ▼ 40% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 67% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
23
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 8% in Missouri - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Excel School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
How Excel School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. E. Sears Youth Ctr. | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watkins Mill Park Camp | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fulton Treatment Ctr. | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waverly Regional Youth Ctr. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon Treatment Ctr. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Excel School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other 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 (~23 students)
Frequently asked questions about Excel School
How many students attend Excel School?
Excel School has 23 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, MO. CCD year-over-year: 13 (2022-23) → 14 (2023-24), up 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excel School?
The student-teacher ratio at Excel School is 7.7:1, which is 40% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 51% 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 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% of enrollment, in Springfield, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Excel School?
Excel School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Excel School rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Excel School ranks #16 of 30 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 schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Division of Youth Service?
Besides Excel School, Division of Youth Service also operates W. E. Sears Youth Ctr. (54 students), Watkins Mill Park Camp (46 students), and Fulton Treatment Ctr. (30 students). See the Division of Youth Service district page for the complete list.