Enrollment
1,357
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield, MO
Glendale High
Federal NCES profile for Glendale High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292886001796
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glendale High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Glendale High has class sizes larger than 89% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glendale High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Springfield, MO.
School address
District: Springfield R-Xii · Missouri
NCES ID 292886001796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glendale High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glendale High
Glendale High is a large high school in Springfield, Missouri, enrolling 1,357 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.3:1 is larger than about 89% of Missouri schools and 27% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,357 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 95 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #81, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 31 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Springfield R-Xii also operates Kickapoo High (1,923 students) and Central High (1,428 students) alongside Glendale High.
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 Glendale High compares
Glendale High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 45% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,357 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,357
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Missouri - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
142
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 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 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 4.7%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Glendale High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield R-Xii, which includes Glendale High.
$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 Glendale High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glendale High'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
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high 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 (~1,357 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Glendale High
How many students attend Glendale High?
Glendale High has 1,357 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glendale High?
The student-teacher ratio at Glendale High is 16.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glendale High?
25.2% of students at Glendale High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glendale High?
The largest demographic group at Glendale High is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Springfield, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glendale High?
Glendale High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glendale High rank among high schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Glendale High ranks #2 of 4 high 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 high schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Glendale High a good school?
Glendale High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. 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 Glendale High, Springfield R-Xii also operates Kickapoo High (1,923 students), Central High (1,428 students), and Parkview High (1,182 students). See the Springfield R-Xii district page for the complete list.
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