Enrollment
316
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 292886002675
Truman Elem. — Springfield, MO
Federal NCES profile for Truman Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
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)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Truman Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Truman Elem. reports 316 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% 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 24% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 29.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 35% below the Missouri average and 42% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 316 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 Truman 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 35% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 50% | — | — |
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
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 35% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
— 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Missouri — lower ratio than 62% 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 316 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 316 Top 50% in Missouri — larger than 50% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 12.1:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 29.8% -35% vs state
NCES ID 292886002675
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 316:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield R-Xii, which includes Truman 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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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Truman Elem.
How many students attend Truman Elem.?
Truman Elem. has 316 students enrolled. It is a other school in SPRINGFIELD, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Truman Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Truman Elem. is 12.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 24% 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 Truman Elem.?
29.8% of students at Truman Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Truman Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Truman Elem. is White at 78.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in SPRINGFIELD, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Truman Elem.?
Truman 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.