- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springfield, MO
Walt Disney Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Walt Disney Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292886001830
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walt Disney Elem. earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools.
- #16 of 17
- elementary schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Walt Disney Elem. has class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walt Disney Elem. ranks #16 of 17 elementary schools in Springfield, MO.
School address
District: Springfield R-Xii · Missouri
NCES ID 292886001830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Walt Disney Elem. shrank from 568 students in 2022-23 to 537 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 292886001830 · Springfield, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 16.6:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Kickapoo High (1,923 students)
Walt Disney Elem. shrank from 568 students in 2022-23 to 537 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Walt Disney 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 514
Walt Disney Elem.
514 students
What this shows Walt Disney Elem. reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walt Disney Elem. compares
Walt Disney Elem. is a shrinking 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 59% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Missouri - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.3%
Asian 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Walt Disney 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 Walt Disney Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo High | Larger | Similar 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walt Disney 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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walt Disney Elem.
How many students attend Walt Disney Elem.?
Walt Disney Elem. has 514 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springfield, MO. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walt Disney Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Walt Disney Elem. is 16.6:1, which is 30% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walt Disney Elem.?
18.7% of students at Walt Disney Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walt Disney Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Walt Disney Elem. is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Springfield, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walt Disney Elem.?
Walt Disney Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Walt Disney Elem. rank among elementary schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Walt Disney Elem. ranks #16 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 Walt Disney 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.