Enrollment
680
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springtown, TX
Springtown El
Federal NCES profile for Springtown El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484128006333
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springtown El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Springtown · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Springtown El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springtown El ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Springtown, TX.
School address
District: Springtown Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484128006333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springtown El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springtown El
Springtown El is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Springtown, Texas, enrolling 680 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 680 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,423 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #758.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 453 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Springtown Isd also operates Springtown H S (1,189 students) and Goshen Creek El (674 students) alongside Springtown El.
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 Springtown El compares
Springtown El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$11,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Springtown El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springtown Isd, which includes Springtown El.
$11,353
Per student
-17%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.8%
State 41.8%
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 Springtown El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springtown H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goshen Creek El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springtown Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springtown Int | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springtown Reno El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springtown El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~680 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Springtown El
How many students attend Springtown El?
Springtown El has 680 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springtown, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springtown El?
The student-teacher ratio at Springtown El is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springtown El?
53.9% of students at Springtown El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springtown El?
The largest demographic group at Springtown El is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Springtown, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springtown El?
Springtown El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Springtown El rank among public schools in Springtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Springtown El ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Springtown, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Springtown on the city page.
Is Springtown El a good school?
Springtown El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas 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 Springtown Isd?
Besides Springtown El, Springtown Isd also operates Springtown H S (1,189 students), Goshen Creek El (674 students), and Springtown Middle (633 students). See the Springtown Isd district page for the complete list.
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