- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Willow Springs, MO
Willow Springs High
Federal NCES profile for Willow Springs High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 293207002245
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Springs High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Willow Springs · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Springs High has class sizes smaller than 74% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Springs High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Willow Springs, MO.
School address
District: Willow Springs R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 293207002245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Willow Springs High held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 293207002245 · Willow Springs, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 10.9:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Willow Springs Elem. (446 students)
Willow Springs High held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Willow Springs High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willow Springs
Willow Springs Elem.
446 students
- This school
Willow Springs High
370 students
- Willow Springs
Willow Springs Middle
355 students
What this shows Willow Springs High reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Springs High compares
Willow Springs High 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 16% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Missouri - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Willow Springs High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Springs Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Springs Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Springs High'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 high 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 (~370 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Springs High
How many students attend Willow Springs High?
Willow Springs High has 370 students enrolled. It is a high school in Willow Springs, MO. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Springs High?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Springs High is 10.9:1, which is 15% 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 Willow Springs High?
38.8% of students at Willow Springs High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Springs High?
The largest demographic group at Willow Springs High is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Willow Springs, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Springs High?
Willow Springs High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 High rank among public schools in Willow Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Springs High ranks #3 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 High, Willow Springs R-Iv also operates Willow Springs Elem. (446 students) and Willow Springs Middle (355 students). See the Willow Springs R-Iv district page for the complete list.