Datema House

918 S Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65806
Datema House serves 12 students in grades 5-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Datema House's student population of 12 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

The diversity score of Datema House is 0.15, which is less 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
92%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
42%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Datema House?
12 students attend Datema House.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Datema House students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Datema House?
Datema House has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Datema House offer ?
Datema House offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Datema House part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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