Enrollment
1,065
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292886001800
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 24/100 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
- 24
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillcrest High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High is a higher-need, large high school in Springfield, Missouri, enrolling 1,065 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.8:1 is larger than about 94% of Missouri schools and 39% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,065 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 53 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #51, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 52/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 319 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,065 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Springfield R-Xii also operates Kickapoo High (1,923 students) and Central High (1,428 students) alongside Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest High compares
Hillcrest 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield R-Xii, which includes Hillcrest 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 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
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- 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
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 (~1,065 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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.
Is Hillcrest High a good school?
Hillcrest High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. 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 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.
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