- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Springer Elementary held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 062265002790 · Mountain View, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 18.3:1 · 3.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Ardis G. Egan Junior High (517 students)
Springer Elementary held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Springer Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ardis G. Egan
Ardis G. Egan Junior High
517 students
- Covington Elem
Covington Elementary
404 students
- Georgina P. Bl
Georgina P. Blach Junior High
388 students
- Loyola Element
Loyola Elementary
367 students
- This school
Springer Elementary
365 students
- Almond Element
Almond Elementary
354 students
What this shows Springer Elementary reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Springer Elementary compares
Springer Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$22,999
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Los Altos Elementary reports $22,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~365 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.