Bingham Elementary School

2126 E. Cherry
Springfield, MO 65802
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bingham 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bingham Elementary School's student population of 395 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
395 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
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School Rankings

Bingham 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 Bingham Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1409 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
40%
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30-34%
43%
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30-39%
38%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
10%
8%
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Black
12%
15%
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White
66%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.53
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Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bingham Elementary School's ranking?
Bingham Elementary School is ranked #1409 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Bingham Elementary School often compared to?
Bingham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pittman Elementary School, Logan-rogersville Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Bingham Elementary School?
395 students attend Bingham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bingham Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bingham Elementary School?
Bingham Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bingham Elementary School offer ?
Bingham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bingham Elementary School part of?
Bingham Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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