- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, MO
Weller Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Weller Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292886001833
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weller Elem. earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #5 of 30
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Weller Elem. has class sizes smaller than 75% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weller Elem. ranks #5 of 30 schools in Springfield, MO.
School address
District: Springfield R-Xii · Missouri
NCES ID 292886001833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Weller Elem. held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 292886001833 · Springfield, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 10.8:1 · 73.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Kickapoo High (1,923 students)
Weller Elem. held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Weller 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 292
Weller Elem.
292 students
What this shows Weller Elem. reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weller Elem. compares
Weller Elem. 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 59% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Missouri - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Weller 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 Weller 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weller 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 other 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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weller Elem.
How many students attend Weller Elem.?
Weller Elem. has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, MO. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weller Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Weller Elem. is 10.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Weller Elem.?
73.4% of students at Weller Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weller Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Weller Elem. is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Springfield, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weller Elem.?
Weller Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Weller Elem. rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Weller Elem. ranks #5 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.
What other schools are in Springfield R-Xii?
Besides Weller 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.