At a glance
Reported students
474
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
352
Gray Elem.: 474 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
17.6:1 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
- 438
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.5:1
What the reported data says about Gray Elem.
Gray Elem. is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Springfield. It is one of 56 current school records connected to Springfield R-XII. NCES reports 474 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 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above 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 (77.2%) and multiracial (6.1%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.9%. 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 Gray Elem.
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 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
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.4%
- 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
- White77.2%
- Hispanic5.9%
- Black4%
- Asian5.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
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.
Walt Disney Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
514 reported students
Bingham Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
429 reported students
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
Public schools near Gray 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McBride Elem. Elementary · Springfield R-XII | PK–04 | 380 | 1.2 mi |
| David Harrison Elementary Elementary · Springfield R-XII | PK–04 | 371 | 1.3 mi |
| Jeffries Elem. Elementary · Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 405 | 1.8 mi |
| Horace Mann Elem. Elementary · Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 378 | 2.2 mi |
| Walt Disney Elem. Elementary · Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 514 | 3.2 mi |
| Cowden Elem. Elementary · Springfield R-XII | PK–05 | 273 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gray Elem.
What grades does Gray Elem. serve?
Gray Elem. reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Springfield R-XII.
How many students attend Gray Elem.?
Gray Elem. reported 474 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 438 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gray Elem.?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 474 students and 27 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 Gray Elem. a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gray 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 Gray Elem. students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
26.4% 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 Gray Elem. in?
Gray 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 Gray Elem.?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McBride Elem. (1.2 mi), David Harrison Elementary (1.3 mi), Jeffries Elem. (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.