- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springfield, MI
Springfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Springfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260000503844
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield Middle School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Springfield Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Springfield, MI.
School address
District: Battle Creek Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260000503844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Springfield Middle School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 260000503844 · Springfield, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 16.9:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Battle Creek Central High School (978 students)
Springfield Middle School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Springfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Battle Creek C
Battle Creek Central High School
978 students
- This school
Springfield Middle School
472 students
- Valley View El
Valley View Elementary School
434 students
- Ann J Kellogg 348
Ann J Kellogg School
348 students
- Fremont Intern 345
Fremont International Academy
345 students
- Post Franklin 219
Post Franklin School
219 students
What this shows Springfield Middle School reports 472 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.2%
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
$18,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.8%
White 28.2%
Two or More 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Springfield Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Battle Creek Public Schools reports $18,138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ann J Kellogg School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont International Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Post Franklin School | Smaller | Higher 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
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Springfield Middle School
How many students attend Springfield Middle School?
Springfield Middle School has 472 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springfield, MI. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 Middle School?
76.9% of students at Springfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Springfield Middle School is African American at 38.8% of enrollment, in Springfield, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield Middle School?
Springfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 #3 of 3 public schools in Springfield, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Battle Creek Public Schools?
Besides Springfield Middle School, Battle Creek Public Schools also operates Battle Creek Central High School (978 students), Valley View Elementary School (434 students), and Ann J Kellogg School (348 students). See the Battle Creek Public Schools district page for the complete list.