- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springfield, MO
Pittman Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Pittman Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292886001814
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittman Elem. earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #7 of 17
- elementary schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pittman Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittman Elem. ranks #7 of 17 elementary schools in Springfield, MO.
School address
District: Springfield R-Xii · Missouri
NCES ID 292886001814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Pittman Elem. grew from 219 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 292886001814 · Springfield, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 13.1:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Kickapoo High (1,923 students)
Pittman Elem. grew from 219 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Pittman Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kickapoo High
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
- This school 235
Pittman Elem.
235 students
What this shows Pittman Elem. reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pittman Elem. compares
Pittman Elem. is a growing 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▲ 16% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Missouri - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 11.9%
African American 8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Pittman Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springfield R-Xii reports $14,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pittman Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittman Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~235 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pittman Elem.
How many students attend Pittman Elem.?
Pittman Elem. has 235 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springfield, MO. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittman Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittman Elem. is 13.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pittman Elem.?
53.4% of students at Pittman Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittman Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Pittman Elem. is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Springfield, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittman Elem.?
Pittman Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Pittman Elem. rank among elementary schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittman Elem. ranks #7 of 17 elementary 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 elementary schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield R-Xii?
Besides Pittman Elem., 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.