Enrollment
1,182
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield, MO
Parkview High
Federal NCES profile for Parkview High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292886001808
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkview High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkview High has class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkview High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Springfield, MO.
School address
District: Springfield R-Xii · Missouri
NCES ID 292886001808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parkview High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parkview High
Parkview High is a large high school in Springfield, Missouri, enrolling 1,182 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,182 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #29.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 29 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Springfield R-Xii also operates Kickapoo High (1,923 students) and Central High (1,428 students) alongside Parkview 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 Parkview High compares
Parkview 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▲ 7% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,182 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,182
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Missouri - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 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 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Parkview High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield R-Xii, which includes Parkview 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 Parkview High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkview 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
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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 (~1,182 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Parkview High
How many students attend Parkview High?
Parkview High has 1,182 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkview High?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkview High is 14.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkview High?
49.4% of students at Parkview High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkview High?
The largest demographic group at Parkview High is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Springfield, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkview High?
Parkview High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parkview High rank among high schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkview High ranks #1 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 Parkview High a good school?
Parkview High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Parkview 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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