Enrollment
396
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 292886001824
Sherwood Elem. — Springfield, MO
Federal NCES profile for Sherwood Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
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)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sherwood Elem. 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
Sherwood Elem. reports 396 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 44.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 3% below the Missouri average and 14% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 264 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling 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 53/100 (C-), 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 Sherwood Elem. 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 3% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 64% | — | — |
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
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 3% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Missouri — lower ratio than 26% 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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 264 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 396 Top 64% in Missouri — larger than 36% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 44.8% -3% vs state
NCES ID 292886001824
Student demographics
White 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.5
Students per counselor 264:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 33
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield R-Xii, which includes Sherwood Elem..
$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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Frequently asked questions about Sherwood Elem.
How many students attend Sherwood Elem.?
Sherwood Elem. has 396 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in SPRINGFIELD, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Elem. is 14.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sherwood Elem.?
44.8% of students at Sherwood Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherwood Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Sherwood Elem. is White at 62.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in SPRINGFIELD, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherwood Elem.?
Sherwood Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) 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.