Springfield School District No. Re-4

SPRINGFIELD, Colorado — 2 schools

304
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$50,935
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Springfield School District No. Re-4 operates 2 public schools serving 304 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Colorado. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 284 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Baca County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $50,935 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 12.4% local, 82.3% state, and 5.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $80,773 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 89/100, ranked #3 of 144 in Colorado against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 430.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 38.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.8% White, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Springfield Elementary School accounts for 54.9% of all Springfield School District No. Re-4 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Springfield School District No. Re-4-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Springfield School District No. Re-4 has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 50.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Springfield School District No. Re-4 student-counselor ratio is 431:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Springfield School District No. Re-4 chronic absenteeism rate is 38.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.4%
Federal
82.3%
State
12.4%
Local

Funding Equity

89
Equity Score
3 / 144
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Baca County county, where this district is located.

$746
Studio/mo
$771
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,353
3 BR/mo
$1,525
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$80,773
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Springfield School District No. Re-4.

White 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Multiracial 10.1%
Other 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

430.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
38.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Springfield School District No. Re-4

School Enrollment
Springfield Elementary School
156
Springfield Junior/Senior High School
128

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Springfield School District No. Re-4?

Springfield School District No. Re-4 has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 304 students.

How much does Springfield School District No. Re-4 spend per student?

Springfield School District No. Re-4 spends $50,935 per student. The district has an equity score of 89/100, ranking #3 in Colorado.

What is the average teacher salary in Springfield School District No. Re-4?

The average teacher salary in Springfield School District No. Re-4 is $80,773 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Springfield School District No. Re-4?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Baca County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Springfield School District No. Re-4?

Springfield School District No. Re-4 students are 75.8% White, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Springfield School District No. Re-4?

Springfield School District No. Re-4 has an equity score of 89/100, ranking #3 out of 144 districts in Colorado. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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