Rountree Elementary is a public elementary school in Springfield, Missouri, serving 226 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Springfield R-XII district, which is ranked 206 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Rountree Elementary stands out in several ways. It has a higher percentage of White students (69.03%) compared to nearby schools, and a lower percentage of African American students (11.06%) than some neighboring schools like McGregor Elementary (17.34%) and Boyd Elementary (28%). The school also boasts higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts, particularly in 3rd grade, compared to district and state averages. However, Rountree Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (48.23%) than many surrounding schools, and a relatively high spending per student, ranging from $9,770 to $12,012 over the past few years.
Despite these strengths, Rountree Elementary faces some challenges. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 415 out of 865 Missouri elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 465 out of 898 in 2022-2023. Its performance, as measured by the SchoolDigger rating, has also decreased from 3 stars to 2 stars. Additionally, the school's White students have consistently underperformed compared to their peers statewide, and its low-income students have also struggled, ranking in the bottom quarter of Missouri elementary schools for this subgroup. Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Pittman Elementary and Bingham Elementary, Rountree Elementary lags behind in test scores and overall performance.
Students at Rountree Elementary are 69% White, 11% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% American Indian.
In the 2022-23 school year, 226 students attended Rountree Elementary.
Rountree Elementary ranks 465th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
Students who attend Rountree Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Jarrett MiddleHigh : Parkview High
Springfield R-Xii