JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVER

Elementary No virtual instruction NIXA, MO Grades KG–06 Suburb: Large Springfield, MO SchoolScore™ A (82.1)
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JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVER
NIXA, MO 65714
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–06 SchoolScore™ A (82.1)
493
Students
33.4
Teachers
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
(417)724-6800
Phone
http://www.johnthomasschoolofdiscovery.…
Website

JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVER is a public school administered by the Nixa Public Schools district in NIXA, MISSOURI, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–06.

Key statistics: 493 students enrolled; a 14.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Missouri Elementary School Average
Enrollment
493.0
State avg: 328.0
▲ 50% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.78:1
State avg: 12.1:1
▲ 22% worse
Free Lunch %
16.8%
State avg: 56.4%
▼ 70% better
School Details
School Name
JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVER
NCESSCH ID
292253003202
State School ID
MO-022089-4100022089
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
312 NORTH MARKET STREET
City
NIXA
State
Missouri
ZIP Code
65714
County
Christian County
Metro Area
Springfield, MO
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
2907
State Leg. Upper
29029
State Leg. Lower
29139
Latitude
37.04635
Longitude
-93.28943
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
493
Total Students
👩‍🏫
33.4
Teachers FTE
📐
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
33.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)33.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 83 16.8%
Not Applicable 30 6.1%
District Info
District Name
Nixa Public Schools
LEAID
2922530
State LEA ID
MO-022089
Phone
(417)724-6220
Website
http://www.nixapublicschools.net
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
NIXA
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$92,611K
Federal Revenue
$7,739K
State Revenue
$35,408K
Local Revenue
$49,464K
Total Expenditure
$81,349K
Instruction Exp.
$38,636K
Support Services
$28,583K
Other Current Exp.
$2,564K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVER

1
NIXA JUNIOR HIGH
NIXA · Middle
0.4 mi
2
EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Nixa · Prekindergarten
0.6 mi
3
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
NIXA · Prekindergarten
0.6 mi
4
CENTURY ELEM.
NIXA · Elementary
0.6 mi
5
SUMMIT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
NIXA · Middle
1.5 mi
6
ESPY ELEM.
NIXA · Elementary
1.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVER, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVER?
493 students are enrolled at JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVER, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVER have?
JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVER has 33.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
What grades does JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVER serve?
JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVER serves grades KG through 06.
Is JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVER a charter school?
JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVER is not a charter school.
What metro area is JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVER located in?
JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVER is located in the Springfield, MO metropolitan area.
What school district does JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVER belong to?
JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVER is part of the Nixa Public Schools school district.
How much does Nixa Public Schools spend per student?
The Nixa Public Schools district spends approximately $165,008,114 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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