Serving 187 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bissett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: BISSETT ELEM. serves the west part of Springfield, MO, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1 mile from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bissett Elementary School's student population of 187 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bissett Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bissett Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1773 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bissett Elementary School's ranking?
Bissett Elementary School is ranked #1773 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Bissett Elementary School often compared to?
Bissett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like York Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Bissett Elementary School?
187 students attend Bissett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Bissett Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bissett Elementary School?
Bissett Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bissett Elementary School offer ?
Bissett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bissett Elementary School part of?
Bissett Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
In what neighborhood is Bissett Elementary School located?
Bissett Elementary School is located in the Northwest Springfield neighborhood of Springfield, MO.
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