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York Elementary School vs. Bissett Elementary School

Should you attend York Elementary School or Bissett Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
York Elementary School
2100 Nichols
Springfield, MO 65802
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Bissett Elementary School
3014 W Calhoun
Springfield, MO 65802
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

York Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, York Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 204 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 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
227 students
204 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at York Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bissett Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at York Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bissett Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at York Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bissett Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at York Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield R-XII School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bissett Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield R-XII School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#783 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
#1773 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of York Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bissett Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MO)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at York Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bissett Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at York Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bissett Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 5% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at York Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bissett Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of York Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bissett Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
40
32
Grade 1 Students
48
33
Grade 2 Students
37
39
Grade 3 Students
33
33
Grade 4 Students
33
30
Grade 5 Students
36
37

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at York Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bissett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at York Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bissett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at York Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bissett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
67%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at York Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bissett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at York Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bissett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.52
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of York Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bissett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
65%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at York Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bissett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at York Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bissett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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