Enrollment
311
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Midlothian, IL
Springfield Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Springfield Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172592002788
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield Elem School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Midlothian · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 311
- students enrolled
Springfield Elem School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Midlothian, IL.
School address
District: Midlothian Sd 143 · Illinois
NCES ID 172592002788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springfield Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springfield Elem School
Springfield Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Midlothian, Illinois, enrolling 311 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 311 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Midlothian's elementary schools, it stands alongside Central Park Elem School (640 students): Springfield Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 13.9:1).
Midlothian Sd 143 also operates Central Park Elem School (640 students) and Kolmar Elem School (535 students) alongside Springfield Elem School.
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 Springfield Elem School compares
Springfield Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Illinois - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,294
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 48.6%
White 22.8%
African American 20.9%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Springfield Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midlothian Sd 143, which includes Springfield Elem School.
$16,294
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 58.3%
Federal 13.6%
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 Springfield Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kolmar Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spaulding School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springfield Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 33.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Midlothian
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~311 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Springfield Elem School
How many students attend Springfield Elem School?
Springfield Elem School has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Midlothian, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Elem School is 11.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Springfield Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment, in Midlothian, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield Elem School?
Springfield Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Springfield Elem School rank among elementary schools in Midlothian?
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Midlothian, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Midlothian on the city page.
Is Springfield Elem School a good school?
Springfield Elem School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois 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 Midlothian Sd 143?
Besides Springfield Elem School, Midlothian Sd 143 also operates Central Park Elem School (640 students), Kolmar Elem School (535 students), and Spaulding School (134 students). See the Midlothian Sd 143 district page for the complete list.
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