- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springfield, LA
Springfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Springfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220102010339
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Springfield Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Springfield, LA.
School address
District: Livingston Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220102010339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Springfield Middle School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 220102010339 · Springfield, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 19.1:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Denham Springs High School (2,385 students)
Springfield Middle School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Springfield Middle 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 440
Springfield Middle School
440 students
What this shows Springfield Middle School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Springfield Middle School compares
Springfield Middle 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 3% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
African American 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Springfield Middle School is less mixed than 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 Middle 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denham Springs Freshman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springfield Middle 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 elementary 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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Springfield Middle School
How many students attend Springfield Middle School?
Springfield Middle School has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springfield, LA. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springfield Middle School?
64.4% of students at Springfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Springfield Middle School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Springfield, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield Middle School?
Springfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle 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.