- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springer, NM
Springer High
Federal NCES profile for Springer High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350249000575
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springer High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Springer · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Springer High has class sizes smaller than 84% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springer High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Springer, NM.
School address
District: Springer Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350249000575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Springer High grew from 53 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 6.6 → 6.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 350249000575 · Springer, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
59 enr · 9.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Forrester Elementary (34 students)
Springer High grew from 53 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE held 6.6 → 6.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Springer High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Springer High
59 students
- Forrester Elem
Forrester Elementary
34 students
- Wilferth Eleme
Wilferth Elementary
27 students
What this shows Springer High reports 59 students on the CCD universe file.
How Springer High compares
Springer High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 30% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 59 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
59
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 16% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$29,676
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.1%
White 16.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Springer High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Springer Municipal Schools reports $29,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Springer High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forrester Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilferth Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springer High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Nationwide other 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 (~59 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Springer High
How many students attend Springer High?
Springer High has 59 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springer, NM. CCD year-over-year: 53 (2022-23) → 56 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springer High?
The student-teacher ratio at Springer High is 9.8:1, which is 30% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 38% lower 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 High?
100.0% of students at Springer High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springer High?
The largest demographic group at Springer High is Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment, in Springer, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springer High?
Springer High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Springer High rank among public schools in Springer?
By Resource Investment Index, Springer High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Springer, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Springer Municipal Schools?
Besides Springer High, Springer Municipal Schools also operates Forrester Elementary (34 students) and Wilferth Elementary (27 students). See the Springer Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.