- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield, MO
Hillcrest High
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292886001800
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillcrest High has class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Springfield, MO.
School address
District: Springfield R-Xii · Missouri
NCES ID 292886001800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Hillcrest High grew from 1,017 students in 2022-23 to 1,079 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 60.6 → 65.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 292886001800 · Springfield, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,065 enr · 17.8:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Kickapoo High (1,923 students)
Hillcrest High grew from 1,017 students in 2022-23 to 1,079 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 60.6 → 65.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kickapoo High
Kickapoo High
1,923 students
- Central High
Central High
1,428 students
- Glendale High
Glendale High
1,357 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High
1,182 students
- This school
Hillcrest High
1,065 students
- Cherokee Middl 765
Cherokee Middle
765 students
What this shows Hillcrest High reports 1,065 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest High compares
Hillcrest High 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 39% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▲ 16% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,065 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,065
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 94% in Missouri - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,461
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
African American 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Hillcrest High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Springfield R-Xii reports $14,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillcrest High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,065 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest High
How many students attend Hillcrest High?
Hillcrest High has 1,065 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,017 (2022-23) → 1,079 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High is 17.8:1, which is 39% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillcrest High?
53.4% of students at Hillcrest High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest High?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest High is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Springfield, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest High?
Hillcrest High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hillcrest High rank among high schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest High ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Springfield R-Xii?
Besides Hillcrest High, Springfield R-Xii also operates Kickapoo High (1,923 students), Central High (1,428 students), and Glendale High (1,357 students). See the Springfield R-Xii district page for the complete list.