Enrollment
156
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, CO
Springfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Springfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080663001141
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Colorado schools.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 156
- students enrolled
Springfield Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Springfield School District No. Re-4 · Colorado
NCES ID 080663001141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springfield Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springfield Elementary School
Springfield Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Springfield, Colorado, enrolling 156 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.1:1, Springfield Elementary School is leaner than roughly 88% of Colorado schools and 33% under the state's 16.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 156 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 107 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #102, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 743 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district, Springfield School District No. Re-4, also runs Springfield Junior/Senior High School (128 students).
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 Elementary School compares
Springfield Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 33% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 37% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 12% in Colorado - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$13,978
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 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
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Springfield Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield School District No. Re-4, which includes Springfield Elementary School.
$13,978
Per student
-14%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.4%
State 82.3%
Federal 5.4%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Junior/Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~156 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Springfield Elementary School
How many students attend Springfield Elementary School?
Springfield Elementary School has 156 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 33% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 29% 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 Springfield Elementary School?
52.7% of students at Springfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Springfield Elementary School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Springfield, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield Elementary School?
Springfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Springfield Elementary School a good school?
Springfield Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Colorado 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 Springfield School District No. Re-4?
Besides Springfield Elementary School, Springfield School District No. Re-4 also operates Springfield Junior/Senior High School (128 students). See the Springfield School District No. Re-4 district page for the complete list.
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