- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lafayette, CA
Springhill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Springhill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062031002450
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springhill Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Springhill Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springhill Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Lafayette, CA.
School address
District: Lafayette Elementary · California
NCES ID 062031002450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Springhill Elementary held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 062031002450 · Lafayette, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 22.8:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: M. H. Stanley Middle (1,117 students)
Springhill Elementary held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Springhill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- M. H. Stanley
M. H. Stanley Middle
1,117 students
- Burton Valley
Burton Valley Elementary
653 students
- Lafayette Elem
Lafayette Elementary
515 students
- This school
Springhill Elementary
479 students
- Happy Valley E
Happy Valley Elementary
463 students
What this shows Springhill Elementary reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Springhill Elementary compares
Springhill Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 92% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the California average of 55.5%
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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,013
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.8%
Two or More 30.0%
Asian 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Largest group: White at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Springhill Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lafayette Elementary reports $16,013 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Springhill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. H. Stanley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burton Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Happy Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springhill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Lafayette
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Springhill Elementary
How many students attend Springhill Elementary?
Springhill Elementary has 479 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lafayette, CA. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springhill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Springhill Elementary is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springhill Elementary?
4.2% of students at Springhill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springhill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Springhill Elementary is White at 42.8% of enrollment, in Lafayette, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springhill Elementary?
Springhill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Springhill Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Springhill Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Lafayette, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafayette Elementary?
Besides Springhill Elementary, Lafayette Elementary also operates M. H. Stanley Middle (1,117 students), Burton Valley Elementary (653 students), and Lafayette Elementary (515 students). See the Lafayette Elementary district page for the complete list.