Enrollment
359
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 292886001813
Pipkin Middle — Springfield, MO
Federal NCES profile for Pipkin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 67/100.
👥 Class size 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Springfield R-Xii · Missouri
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.1:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pipkin Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pipkin Middle reports 359 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 42.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 37% below the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 49% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 71.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 54% above the Missouri average and 37% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 180 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Springfield R-Xii spends $17,624 per pupil district-wide, above the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 63.1% from local sources (property taxes), 21.8% from the state, and 15.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (B-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pipkin Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Missouri state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.1:1 | ▼ 37% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 54% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 58% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 54% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
— 37% below state mean
Top 8% in Missouri — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
— above Missouri avg of $15,248
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 180 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
166
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 46.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 73.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 359 Top 58% in Missouri — larger than 42% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 8.1:1 -37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 71.2% +54% vs state
NCES ID 292886001813
Student demographics
White 55.7%
African American 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 180:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 166
Out-of-school suspensions 96
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield R-Xii, which includes Pipkin Middle.
$17,624
Per student
+16%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Pipkin Middle
How many students attend Pipkin Middle?
Pipkin Middle has 359 students enrolled. It is a middle school in SPRINGFIELD, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pipkin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pipkin Middle is 8.1:1, which is 37% lower than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pipkin Middle?
71.2% of students at Pipkin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pipkin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pipkin Middle is White at 55.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in SPRINGFIELD, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pipkin Middle?
Pipkin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (B-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.