- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield, VT
Springfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Springfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 500753000300
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Springfield High School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Springfield, VT.
School address
District: Springfield School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500753000300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Springfield High School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 500753000300 · Springfield, VT High · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 11.8:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Elm Hill School (343 students)
Springfield High School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Springfield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elm Hill Schoo
Elm Hill School
343 students
- This school
Springfield High School
306 students
- Riverside Midd
Riverside Middle School
247 students
- Union Street S
Union Street School
246 students
What this shows Springfield High School reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Springfield High School compares
Springfield High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▲ 53% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Vermont - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.7%
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
$26,961
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $20,027
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 102 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Springfield High School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Springfield School District reports $26,961 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Springfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Hill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide high 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 (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Springfield High School
How many students attend Springfield High School?
Springfield High School has 306 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, VT. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield High School is 11.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 25% 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 High School?
42.2% of students at Springfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Springfield High School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Springfield, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield High School?
Springfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Springfield, VT. 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 School District?
Besides Springfield High School, Springfield School District also operates Elm Hill School (343 students), Riverside Middle School (247 students), and Union Street School (246 students). See the Springfield School District district page for the complete list.