- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springfield, MO
Pleasant View Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant View Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292886002680
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant View Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #7 of 9
- middle schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant View Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant View Middle ranks #7 of 9 middle schools in Springfield, MO.
School address
District: Springfield R-Xii · Missouri
NCES ID 292886002680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Pleasant View Middle held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 292886002680 · Springfield, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 13.2:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Kickapoo High (1,923 students)
Pleasant View Middle held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Pleasant View Middle 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 331
Pleasant View Middle
331 students
What this shows Pleasant View Middle reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant View Middle compares
Pleasant View Middle 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 11% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% 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 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
African American 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Pleasant View Middle 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 Pleasant View Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant View Middle'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 middle 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 (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant View Middle
How many students attend Pleasant View Middle?
Pleasant View Middle has 331 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springfield, MO. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant View Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant View Middle is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant View Middle?
41.2% of students at Pleasant View Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant View Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant View Middle is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Springfield, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant View Middle?
Pleasant View Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Pleasant View Middle rank among middle schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant View Middle ranks #7 of 9 middle 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 middle schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield R-Xii?
Besides Pleasant View Middle, 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.