At a glance
Reported students
429
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
76.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
352
Bingham Elem.: 429 reported students.
State peer staffing position
3rd percentile
5.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 372
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Bingham Elem.
Bingham Elem. is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Springfield. It is one of 56 current school records connected to Springfield R-XII. NCES reports 429 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.6:1, below the Missouri median of 12.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.2%) and Black (12.1%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bingham Elem.
- 1How do the reported 5.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 76.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.2%
- Hispanic11.7%
- Black12.1%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial11.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Springfield R-XII
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Williams Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–05
412 reported students
Jeffries Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
405 reported students
Field Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
401 reported students
Sherwood Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
396 reported students
Gray Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–04
474 reported students
McBride Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–04
380 reported students
Public schools near Bingham Elem.
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rountree Elem. Elementary · Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 210 | 1.1 mi |
| Delaware Elem. Elementary · Springfield R-XII | PK–05 | 347 | 1.4 mi |
| Pittman Elem. Elementary · Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 235 | 1.5 mi |
| Weller Elem. Elementary · Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 292 | 1.9 mi |
| Pershing Elem. Elementary · Springfield R-XII | 01–05 | 142 | 2 mi |
| Boyd Elem. Elementary · Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 347 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bingham Elem.
What grades does Bingham Elem. serve?
Bingham Elem. reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Springfield R-XII.
How many students attend Bingham Elem.?
Bingham Elem. reported 429 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 372 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bingham Elem.?
The calculated ratio is 5.6:1, based on 429 students and 76.33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bingham Elem. a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bingham Elem. is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Springfield R-XII attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bingham Elem. students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bingham Elem. in?
Bingham Elem. is part of Springfield R-XII, based in Springfield, MO, which operates 56 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bingham Elem.?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rountree Elem. (1.1 mi), Delaware Elem. (1.4 mi), Pittman Elem. (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.