- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, LA
Springfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Springfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220102000772
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Springfield Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Springfield, LA.
School address
District: Livingston Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220102000772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Springfield Elementary School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 220102000772 · Springfield, LA Other · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 18.4:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Denham Springs High School (2,385 students)
Springfield Elementary School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Springfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Denham Springs
Denham Springs High School
2,385 students
- Walker High Sc
Walker High School
2,006 students
- Live Oak High
Live Oak High School
1,392 students
- Denham Springs 811
Denham Springs Junior High School
811 students
- Denham Springs 735
Denham Springs Freshman High School
735 students
- This school 569
Springfield Elementary School
569 students
What this shows Springfield Elementary School reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Springfield Elementary School compares
Springfield Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 15% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,047
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 73.5%
African American 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Springfield Elementary School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Livingston Parish reports $12,047 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Springfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denham Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Freshman High School | Larger | Lower 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
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Springfield Elementary School
How many students attend Springfield Elementary School?
Springfield Elementary School has 569 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, LA. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springfield Elementary School?
71.8% of students at Springfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Springfield Elementary School is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Springfield, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield Elementary School?
Springfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Springfield Elementary School rank among public schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Springfield, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Livingston Parish?
Besides Springfield Elementary School, Livingston Parish also operates Denham Springs High School (2,385 students), Walker High School (2,006 students), and Live Oak High School (1,392 students). See the Livingston Parish district page for the complete list.