- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Willow Springs, MO
Willow Springs Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Willow Springs Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 293207002249
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Springs Elem. earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Willow Springs · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Springs Elem. has class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Springs Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Willow Springs, MO.
School address
District: Willow Springs R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 293207002249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Willow Springs Elem. shrank from 525 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.4 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 293207002249 · Willow Springs, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 10.1:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Willow Springs High (370 students)
Willow Springs Elem. shrank from 525 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 44.4 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Willow Springs Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Willow Springs Elem.
446 students
- Willow Springs
Willow Springs High
370 students
- Willow Springs
Willow Springs Middle
355 students
What this shows Willow Springs Elem. reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Springs Elem. compares
Willow Springs 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 22% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Missouri - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,657
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Willow Springs Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Willow Springs R-Iv reports $11,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Springs Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Springs High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Springs Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Springs Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~446 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Springs Elem.
How many students attend Willow Springs Elem.?
Willow Springs Elem. has 446 students enrolled. It is a public school in Willow Springs, MO. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Springs Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Springs Elem. is 10.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 36% 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 Willow Springs Elem.?
56.4% of students at Willow Springs Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Springs Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Willow Springs Elem. is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Willow Springs, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Springs Elem.?
Willow Springs Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willow Springs Elem. rank among public schools in Willow Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Springs Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Willow Springs, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Willow Springs R-Iv?
Besides Willow Springs Elem., Willow Springs R-Iv also operates Willow Springs High (370 students) and Willow Springs Middle (355 students). See the Willow Springs R-Iv district page for the complete list.