BISSETT ELEM.

BISSETT ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SPRINGFIELD R-XII school district, located in SPRINGFIELD, MO with about 243 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, BISSETT ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bissett Elementary School is a public school serving students in Springfield, Missouri, as part of the Springfield Public Schools district. Located on West Calhoun Street, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for children in the surrounding community. It operates under the district’s broader mission to foster academic growth and social development through a structured curriculum and supportive learning environment.

The school is deeply integrated into the Springfield community, aiming to create a partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure academic success. Like other schools within the district, Bissett emphasizes core subjects while offering resources designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For families looking for specific information regarding school events, faculty contacts, or district policies, the school maintains an official web presence at http://bissett.spsk12.org.

For more information, contact BISSETT ELEM. at (417) 523-2800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.