At a glance
Reported students
316
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
352
Truman Elem.: 316 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
14.8:1 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
- 287
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18.16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Truman Elem.
Truman Elem. is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Springfield. It is one of 56 current school records connected to Springfield R-XII. NCES reports 316 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, 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 (78.8%) and multiracial (7%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. 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 Truman Elem.
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.33 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
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.9%
- 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
- White78.8%
- Hispanic5.4%
- Black5.4%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.2%
- Multiracial7%
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.
Sequiota Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
319 reported students
Wilder Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–05
326 reported students
Hickory Hills Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
340 reported students
Weller Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
292 reported students
McGregor Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
286 reported students
Boyd Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
347 reported students
Public schools near Truman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Elem. Elementary · Springfield R-XII | PK–05 | 360 | 1.5 mi |
| Watkins Elem. Elementary · Springfield R-XII | PK–05 | 252 | 1.9 mi |
| Bowerman Elem. Elementary · Springfield R-XII | PK–05 | 275 | 2.3 mi |
| Pleasant View Elem. Elementary · Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 189 | 2.6 mi |
| Weller Elem. Elementary · Springfield R-XII | KG–05 | 292 | 2.8 mi |
| Williams Elem. Elementary · Springfield R-XII | PK–05 | 412 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Truman Elem.
What grades does Truman Elem. serve?
Truman Elem. reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Springfield R-XII.
How many students attend Truman Elem.?
Truman Elem. reported 316 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 287 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Truman Elem.?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 316 students and 21.33 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 Truman Elem. a public, charter, or magnet school?
Truman 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 Truman Elem. students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50.9% 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 Truman Elem. in?
Truman 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 Truman Elem.?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fremont Elem. (1.5 mi), Watkins Elem. (1.9 mi), Bowerman Elem. (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.