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SPRINGFIELD R-XII

Missouri · Public School District
55
Schools
22,937
Students
$17,624
Per-Pupil Spend
+23% nat'l
54.5%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
88.5%
Graduation Rate
+2.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SPRINGFIELD R-XII is a public school district in Missouri serving 22,937 students across 55 schools. It includes 34 elementary, 10 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,624 is above average for a US public school district. 54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (55)
Elementary Schools34 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BINGHAM ELEM.KG–05422
BISSETT ELEM.KG–05215
BOWERMAN ELEM.PK–05243
BOYD ELEM.PK–05175
COWDEN ELEM.PK–05274
DAVID HARRISON ELEMENTARYPK–04288
DELAWARE ELEM.PK–05303
FIELD ELEM.KG–05376
FREMONT ELEM.PK–05382
GRAY ELEM.PK–04434
HICKORY HILLS ELEM.KG–05353
HOLLAND ELEM.PK–05233
HORACE MANN ELEM.PK–05398
JEFFRIES ELEM.PK–05440
MARK TWAIN ELEM.PK–05323
MCBRIDE ELEM.PK–04382
MCGREGOR ELEM.KG–05271
PERSHING ELEM.KG–05153
PITTMAN ELEM.KG–05219
PLEASANT VIEW ELEM.KG–05179
ROBBERSON ELEM.KG–05166
ROUNTREE ELEM.KG–05226
SEQUIOTA ELEM.KG–05344
SHERWOOD ELEM.KG–05462
SUNSHINE ELEM.KG–05351
TRUMAN ELEM.PK–05255
WALT DISNEY ELEM.KG–05568
WATKINS ELEM.PK–05250
WEAVER ELEM.PK–05224
WELLER ELEM.PK–05297
WESTPORT ELEM.KG–05384
WILDER ELEM.KG–05343
WILLIAMS ELEM.PK–05317
YORK ELEM.PK–05204
Middle Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CARVER MIDDLE06–08695
CHEROKEE MIDDLE06–08758
HICKORY HILLS MIDDLE06–08414
JARRETT MIDDLE06–08445
PERSHING MIDDLE06–08704
PIPKIN MIDDLE06–08340
PLEASANT VIEW MIDDLE06–08379
REED MIDDLE06–08512
WESTPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08433
WILSON'S CREEK 5-6 INTER. CTR.05–06460
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL HIGH06–121,464
GLENDALE HIGH09–121,307
HILLCREST HIGH09–121,017
JUVENILE JUSTICE CTR.07–120
KICKAPOO HIGH09–121,881
PARKVIEW HIGH09–121,234
STUDY ALTERNATIVE HIGH09–120
Other Schools4 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,624+23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
22%
63%
State
21.8%
Local (property tax)
63.1%
Federal
15.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (63%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
55
Schools
22,937
Students
54%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.5%
Opportunity Score45/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,624 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 55 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SPRINGFIELD R-XII?
SPRINGFIELD R-XII has 55 public schools, serving a total of 22,937 students.
What is the graduation rate for SPRINGFIELD R-XII?
The graduation rate is 88.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SPRINGFIELD R-XII spend per student?
SPRINGFIELD R-XII spends $17,624 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SPRINGFIELD R-XII?
54% of students in SPRINGFIELD R-XII qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SPRINGFIELD R-XII?
No, SPRINGFIELD R-XII does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SPRINGFIELD R-XII serve?
SPRINGFIELD R-XII serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SPRINGFIELD R-XII?
The median opportunity score across schools in SPRINGFIELD R-XII is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.