Enrollment
400
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, NE
Springfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Springfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317563001516
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Springfield Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Springfield, NE.
School address
District: Springfield Platteview Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317563001516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springfield Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springfield Elementary School
Springfield Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Springfield, Nebraska, enrolling 400 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.7% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Nebraska average.
Enrollment of 400 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #94.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 400 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Springfield Platteview Community Schools also operates Platteview Senior High School (387 students) and Westmont Elementary School (264 students) alongside Springfield Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Springfield Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 59% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$15,828
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Springfield Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Platteview Community Schools, which includes Springfield Elementary School.
$15,828
Per student
-10%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 82.2%
State 14.0%
Federal 3.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platteview Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westmont Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Platteview Central Jr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~400 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Springfield Elementary School
How many students attend Springfield Elementary School?
Springfield Elementary School has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springfield Elementary School?
12.7% of students at Springfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Springfield Elementary School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Springfield, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield Elementary School?
Springfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
How does Springfield Elementary School rank among public schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Springfield, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Springfield Elementary School a good school?
Springfield Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Nebraska 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 Platteview Community Schools?
Besides Springfield Elementary School, Springfield Platteview Community Schools also operates Platteview Senior High School (387 students), Westmont Elementary School (264 students), and Platteview Central Jr High School (179 students). See the Springfield Platteview Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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