Enrollment
355
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willow Springs Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willow Springs Middle
Willow Springs Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Willow Springs, Missouri, enrolling 355 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 355 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 403 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #110.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 27.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 111 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 355 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Willow Springs R-Iv also operates Willow Springs Elem. (446 students) and Willow Springs High (370 students) alongside Willow Springs Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Willow Springs Middle compares
Willow Springs Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,596
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Willow Springs R-Iv, which includes Willow Springs Middle.
$10,596
Per student
-18%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.1%
State 41.7%
Federal 27.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~355 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Willow Springs on the city page.
Is Willow Springs Middle a good school?
Willow Springs Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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