Enrollment
316
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, MO
Truman Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Truman Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292886002675
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Truman Elem. earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools.
- #18 of 30
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Truman Elem. has class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Truman Elem. ranks #18 of 30 schools in Springfield, MO.
School address
District: Springfield R-Xii · Missouri
NCES ID 292886002675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+17% 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
What stands out at Truman Elem.
Truman Elem. is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Springfield, Missouri, enrolling 316 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 316 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 473 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #249.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (7%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Springfield R-Xii also operates Kickapoo High (1,923 students) and Central High (1,428 students) alongside Truman Elem..
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Truman Elem. compares
Truman Elem. on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 35% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
15:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in Missouri - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,404
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Somewhat 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Truman Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield R-Xii, which includes Truman Elem..
$13,404
Per student
+4%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Truman 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Truman Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~316 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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 public school in Springfield, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Truman Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Truman Elem. is 15:1, which is 17% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Springfield, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Truman Elem.?
Truman Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Truman Elem. rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Truman Elem. ranks #18 of 30 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 schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Truman Elem. a good school?
Truman Elem. earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Springfield R-Xii?
Besides Truman 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.
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