Enrollment
2,345
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, MO
Moca-S
Federal NCES profile for Moca-S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292970003403
2,345 students enrolled
School address
District: Sturgeon R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 292970003403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
45.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-2% vs state
What stands out at Moca-S
Moca-S is a large combined-grade school in Springfield, Missouri, enrolling 2,345 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,345 students.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 53/100).
The surrounding Sturgeon R-V spends $10,090 per pupil, 22% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Sturgeon R-V also operates Sturgeon Elementary (221 students) and Sturgeon High (128 students) alongside Moca-S.
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 Moca-S compares
Moca-S on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 2% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,345 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2,345
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$10,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 66.0%
African American 14.7%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Moca-S is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sturgeon R-V, which includes Moca-S.
$10,090
Per student
-22%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.8%
State 27.0%
Federal 22.2%
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 Moca-S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Sturgeon High | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Sturgeon Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Moca-S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Moca-S
How many students attend Moca-S?
Moca-S has 2,345 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, MO.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moca-S?
45.0% of students at Moca-S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moca-S?
The largest demographic group at Moca-S is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Springfield, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What other schools are in Sturgeon R-V?
Besides Moca-S, Sturgeon R-V also operates Sturgeon Elementary (221 students), Sturgeon High (128 students), and Sturgeon Middle (79 students). See the Sturgeon R-V district page for the complete list.
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