Enrollment
347
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Middletown, OH
Springfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Springfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390483703227
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in New Middletown · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.3:1
- students per teacher
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Springfield Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Middletown, OH.
School address
District: Springfield Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390483703227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springfield Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springfield Elementary School
Springfield Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in New Middletown, Ohio, enrolling 347 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.0% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 347 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 619 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #57, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among New Middletown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Springfield Intermediate Middle School (268 students): Springfield Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.3:1 vs 14.1:1).
Springfield Local also operates Springfield Intermediate Middle School (268 students) and Springfield High School (243 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▲ 8% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Ohio - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$14,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Springfield Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Local, which includes Springfield Elementary School.
$14,182
Per student
-3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 33.5%
Federal 12.4%
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 Intermediate Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springfield High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in New Middletown
1 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 Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~347 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Springfield Elementary School
How many students attend Springfield Elementary School?
Springfield Elementary School has 347 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Middletown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springfield Elementary School?
34.0% of students at Springfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Springfield Elementary School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in New Middletown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield Elementary School?
Springfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in New Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Middletown, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Middletown on the city page.
Is Springfield Elementary School a good school?
Springfield Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Local?
Besides Springfield Elementary School, Springfield Local also operates Springfield Intermediate Middle School (268 students) and Springfield High School (243 students). See the Springfield Local district page for the complete list.
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