- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · House Springs, MO
House Springs Elem.
Federal NCES profile for House Springs Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292289001304
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
House Springs Elem. earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in House Springs · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
House Springs Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, House Springs Elem. ranks #3 of 4 public schools in House Springs, MO.
School address
District: Northwest R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292289001304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
House Springs Elem. shrank from 481 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 292289001304 · House Springs, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 12.5:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High (1,788 students)
House Springs Elem. shrank from 481 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
House Springs Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest High
Northwest High
1,788 students
- Northwest Vall 686
Northwest Valley Sch.
686 students
- Woodridge Midd 569
Woodridge Middle School
569 students
- Brennan Woods 470
Brennan Woods Elem.
470 students
- This school 462
House Springs Elem.
462 students
- Murphy Elem. 433
Murphy Elem.
433 students
What this shows House Springs Elem. reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How House Springs Elem. compares
House Springs Elem. is a shrinking 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 19% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 48% in Missouri - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,515
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 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, House Springs Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest R-I reports $11,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How House Springs Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Valley Sch. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brennan Woods Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Murphy Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to House Springs Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about House Springs Elem.
How many students attend House Springs Elem.?
House Springs Elem. has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in House Springs, MO. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at House Springs Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at House Springs Elem. is 12.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% 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 House Springs Elem.?
37.2% of students at House Springs Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of House Springs Elem.?
The largest demographic group at House Springs Elem. is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in House Springs, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for House Springs Elem.?
House Springs Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 House Springs Elem. rank among public schools in House Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, House Springs Elem. ranks #3 of 4 public schools in House Springs, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northwest R-I?
Besides House Springs Elem., Northwest R-I also operates Northwest High (1,788 students), Northwest Valley Sch. (686 students), and Woodridge Middle School (569 students). See the Northwest R-I district page for the complete list.