- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Willow Springs, MO
Willow Springs Middle
Federal NCES profile for Willow Springs Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293207002246
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Springs Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Willow Springs · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Springs Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Springs Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Willow Springs, MO.
School address
District: Willow Springs R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 293207002246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Willow Springs Middle held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 293207002246 · Willow Springs, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 11.1:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Willow Springs Elem. (446 students)
Willow Springs Middle held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Willow Springs Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willow Springs
Willow Springs Elem.
446 students
- Willow Springs
Willow Springs High
370 students
- This school
Willow Springs Middle
355 students
What this shows Willow Springs Middle reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Springs Middle compares
Willow Springs Middle 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▲ 9% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 29% in Missouri - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.3%
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 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Willow Springs Middle 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Springs Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Springs High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Springs Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Springs Middle
How many students attend Willow Springs Middle?
Willow Springs Middle has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Willow Springs, MO. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Springs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Springs Middle is 11.1:1, which is 13% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% 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 Middle?
50.4% of students at Willow Springs Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Springs Middle?
The largest demographic group at Willow Springs Middle is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Willow Springs, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Springs Middle?
Willow Springs Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Willow Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Springs Middle ranks #1 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 Middle, Willow Springs R-Iv also operates Willow Springs Elem. (446 students) and Willow Springs High (370 students). See the Willow Springs R-Iv district page for the complete list.