Schools and Universities
Springfield is a top center for higher education in Missouri, offering a wealth of liberal arts, business, technical and medical programming. Curriculum in pre-engineering, pre-medical, pre-law, architecture and religion are also offered. Noncredit, continuing education courses are also available, as well as customized training programs.
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Students |
Springfield Metro Area Total |
49,702 |
Missouri State University |
20,949 |
Ozarks Technical Community College |
13,907 |
Drury University |
5,625 |
Southwest Baptist University-Bolivar |
3,587 |
Evangel University |
2,0702 |
Central Bible College |
722 |
St. John's College of Nursing and Health Sciences |
640 |
Baptist Bible College |
549 |
Everest College-Springfield |
402 |
Cox College |
626 |
Vatterott College |
402 |
University of Phoenix |
1,700 |
Assemblies of God Theological Seminary |
247 |
Forest Institute of Psychology |
303 |
Webster University |
235 |
Bryan College |
158 |
Source: Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, 2010
Additional Colleges in the 10 County Region
Crowder College-Neosho |
5,219 |
College of the Ozarks-Branson/Holister |
1,356 |
Educational Attainment
Percentage of the population 25 years and older
|
Springfield |
Metro |
Missouri |
USA |
High School Diploma |
85.7% |
88.0% |
86.4% |
85.0% |
4-year College Degree |
24.5% |
25.7% |
25.0% |
27.7% |
Source: USDC, Bureau of the Census, American Community Survey, 2008
Public & Private Education
Nearly 25,000 students attend classes in the Springfield R-XII School District. The district is accredited under the Missouri School Improvement Program by action of the State Board of Education. The past several years Expansion Management Magazine has rated Springfield at a "Blue Ribbon Educational System" in its Education Quotient study.
Springfield School Population
Schools |
Enrollment |
Teachers |
Student / Teacher Ratio |
|
Public Elementary |
36 |
11,311 |
607 |
18.6:1 |
Public Middle |
11 |
5,341 |
260 |
20.5:1 |
Public High |
5 |
7,307 |
349 |
20.9:1 |
Private Elementary* |
|
|
|
|
Source: Springfield R-12 School District, Annual Report 2008-2009
*PSS Private School Universe Survey, 2007-2008
Springfield Public Schools Data
Teachers with Masters Degree or Higher |
60.5% |
Average Teacher Salary |
$45,026 |
Average Teacher Experience |
13.6 years |
Average Student/Teacher Ratio |
20:1 |
Average ACT Composite Score |
22.5 |
Source: Springfield R-12 School District, Annual Report 2008-2009
View the Springfield Public Schools website for more information.
View extensive statistics on the Springfield Public Schools.
View the Springfield Public Schools Accountability Report Cards.
View the State of Missouri report on the Springfield Public Schools.
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Toll Free: 800-879-7504
Phone: 417-862-5567
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Springfield, Missouri 65806