- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield, MO
Kickapoo High
Federal NCES profile for Kickapoo 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 292886001804
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kickapoo High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kickapoo High has class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kickapoo High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Springfield, MO.
School address
District: Springfield R-Xii · Missouri
NCES ID 292886001804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Kickapoo High held near 1,918 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 96.0 → 100.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 292886001804 · Springfield, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,923 enr · 20:1 · 18.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (1,428 students)
Kickapoo High held near 1,918 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 96.0 → 100.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Kickapoo High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,065 students
- Cherokee Middl 765
Cherokee Middle
765 students
What this shows Kickapoo High reports 1,923 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kickapoo High compares
Kickapoo High 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 56% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 60% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,923 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,923
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 97% in Missouri - lower ratio than 3% 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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
158
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 4.9%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Kickapoo High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 32
District finance for Springfield R-Xii reports $14,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kickapoo High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kickapoo High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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 (~1,923 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kickapoo High
How many students attend Kickapoo High?
Kickapoo High has 1,923 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,881 (2022-23) → 1,918 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kickapoo High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kickapoo High is 20:1, which is 56% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kickapoo High?
18.5% of students at Kickapoo High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kickapoo High?
The largest demographic group at Kickapoo High is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Springfield, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kickapoo High?
Kickapoo High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Kickapoo High rank among high schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Kickapoo High ranks #4 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 Kickapoo High, Springfield R-Xii also operates Central High (1,428 students), Glendale High (1,357 students), and Parkview High (1,182 students). See the Springfield R-Xii district page for the complete list.