TRUMAN ELEM.

3850 N FARM RD 159
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65803

truman.spsk12.org

316 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Truman Elementary School, located on North Farm Road in Springfield, Missouri, is a public primary school serving the Springfield Public Schools (SPS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student well-being. As part of a large urban district, Truman utilizes a standardized curriculum designed to meet state benchmarks while offering various resources to help students build a strong foundation in core subjects like literacy and mathematics.

The school community focuses on collaborative learning, encouraging partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure student success. Truman Elementary emphasizes a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and engaged learners. Through its connection to the Springfield Public Schools system, the school benefits from district-wide initiatives, technology integration, and extracurricular opportunities aimed at preparing young learners for their transition to middle school and beyond.

316

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TRUMAN ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	17
Black	17
Asian	3
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	7

White
249 (78.8%)
Two or More
22 (7.0%)
Hispanic
17 (5.4%)
Black
17 (5.4%)
Pacific Islander
7 (2.2%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SPRINGFIELD R-XII
Phone:	(417)523-5100
Website:	http://truman.spsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 53

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TRUMAN ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	53
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TRUMAN ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	146	46.2%
Male	170	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)