- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, MO
York Elem.
Federal NCES profile for York Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292886001838
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
York Elem. earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
York Elem. has class sizes larger than 71% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, York Elem. ranks #5 of 30 schools in Springfield, MO.
School address
District: Springfield R-Xii · Missouri
NCES ID 292886001838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
York Elem. grew from 204 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 292886001838 · Springfield, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 14.1:1 · 74.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Kickapoo High (1,923 students)
York Elem. grew from 204 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
York 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 225
York Elem.
225 students
What this shows York Elem. reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How York Elem. compares
York Elem. is a growing 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 62% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in Missouri - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 10.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, York 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 York 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to York 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 (~225 students)
Frequently asked questions about York Elem.
How many students attend York Elem.?
York Elem. has 225 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, MO. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at York Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at York Elem. is 14.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at York Elem.?
74.5% of students at York Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of York Elem.?
The largest demographic group at York Elem. is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Springfield, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York Elem.?
York 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 York Elem. rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, York 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 York 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.