- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nixa, MO
High Pointe Elem.
Federal NCES profile for High Pointe Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292253002998
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Pointe Elem. earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Nixa · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
High Pointe Elem. has class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Pointe Elem. ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Nixa, MO.
School address
District: Nixa Public Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 292253002998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
High Pointe Elem. held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 44.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 292253002998 · Nixa, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 14.7:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Nixa High (2,041 students)
High Pointe Elem. held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 44.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
High Pointe Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nixa High
Nixa High
2,041 students
- Nixa Junior Hi
Nixa Junior High
1,033 students
- This school 619
High Pointe Elem.
619 students
- Century Elem. 592
Century Elem.
592 students
- Summit Interme 507
Summit Intermediate School
507 students
- John Thomas Sc 493
John Thomas School of Discover
493 students
What this shows High Pointe Elem. reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How High Pointe Elem. compares
High Pointe Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 40% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in Missouri - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,378
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 619 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, High Pointe Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nixa Public Schools reports $10,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How High Pointe Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nixa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nixa Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Thomas School of Discover | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High Pointe Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~619 students)
Frequently asked questions about High Pointe Elem.
How many students attend High Pointe Elem.?
High Pointe Elem. has 619 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nixa, MO. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Pointe Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at High Pointe Elem. is 14.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High Pointe Elem.?
27.5% of students at High Pointe Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Pointe Elem.?
The largest demographic group at High Pointe Elem. is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Nixa, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Pointe Elem.?
High Pointe Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does High Pointe Elem. rank among elementary schools in Nixa?
By Resource Investment Index, High Pointe Elem. ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Nixa, 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 Nixa on the city page.
What other schools are in Nixa Public Schools?
Besides High Pointe Elem., Nixa Public Schools also operates Nixa High (2,041 students), Nixa Junior High (1,033 students), and Century Elem. (592 students). See the Nixa Public Schools district page for the complete list.