- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Springfield Elementary School held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 317563001516 · Springfield, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 15.4:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Platteview Senior High School (387 students)
Springfield Elementary School held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Springfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Springfield Elementary School
400 students
- Platteview Sen
Platteview Senior High School
387 students
- Westmont Eleme
Westmont Elementary School
264 students
- Platteview Cen
Platteview Central Jr High School
179 students
What this shows Springfield Elementary School reports 400 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 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 methodology
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
$16,081
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for Springfield Platteview Community Schools reports $16,081 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~400 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, 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 #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.
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.