Enrollment
365
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mountain View, CA
Springer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Springer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062265002790
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springer Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Mountain View · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- small classes for California
- 3.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Springer Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springer Elementary ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Mountain View, CA.
School address
District: Los Altos Elementary · California
NCES ID 062265002790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springer Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springer Elementary
Springer Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Mountain View, California, enrolling 365 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.3% free-meal eligibility runs 94% below the California average.
Enrollment of 365 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 386 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #57.
Its student body is led by Asian (44%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Los Altos Elementary spends $20,931 per pupil, 27% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Mountain View's elementary schools, it stands alongside Stevenson Elementary (461 students): Springer Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.3:1 vs 24.3:1).
Los Altos Elementary also operates Ardis G. Egan Junior High (517 students) and Covington Elementary (404 students) alongside Springer Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Springer Elementary compares
Springer Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.3% | ▼ 94% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,931
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 44.1%
White 34.5%
Two or More 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Springer Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Altos Elementary, which includes Springer Elementary.
$20,931
Per student
+27%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 89.9%
State 7.7%
Federal 2.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Springer Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardis G. Egan Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covington Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Georgina P. Blach Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loyola Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Almond Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springer Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Mountain View
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Stevenson Elementary
Standard public school
461 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Edith Landels Elementary
Standard public school
399 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Amy Imai Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary
Standard public school
368 students 23:1 students per teacher
Gabriela Mistral Elementary
Standard public school
366 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Bubb Elementary
Standard public school
312 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~365 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Springer Elementary
How many students attend Springer Elementary?
Springer Elementary has 365 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mountain View, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Springer Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springer Elementary?
3.3% of students at Springer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Springer Elementary is Asian at 44.1% of enrollment, in Mountain View, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springer Elementary?
Springer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Springer Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mountain View?
By Resource Investment Index, Springer Elementary ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Mountain View, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mountain View on the city page.
Is Springer Elementary a good school?
Springer Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Los Altos Elementary?
Besides Springer Elementary, Los Altos Elementary also operates Ardis G. Egan Junior High (517 students), Covington Elementary (404 students), and Georgina P. Blach Junior High (388 students). See the Los Altos Elementary district page for the complete list.
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