- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springer, NM
Wilferth Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wilferth Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350249000576
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilferth Elementary earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Mexico.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Springer · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilferth Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilferth Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Springer, NM.
School address
District: Springer Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350249000576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Wilferth Elementary held near 29 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 3.1 → 3.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 350249000576 · Springer, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
27 enr · 9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Springer High (59 students)
Wilferth Elementary held near 29 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 3.1 → 3.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Wilferth Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springer High
Springer High
59 students
- Forrester Elem
Forrester Elementary
34 students
- This school
Wilferth Elementary
27 students
What this shows Wilferth Elementary reports 27 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilferth Elementary compares
Wilferth Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 36% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 11% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$29,676
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.9%
White 11.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Wilferth Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Springer Municipal Schools reports $29,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilferth Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springer High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forrester Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilferth Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~27 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilferth Elementary
How many students attend Wilferth Elementary?
Wilferth Elementary has 27 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springer, NM. CCD year-over-year: 28 (2022-23) → 29 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilferth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilferth Elementary is 9:1, which is 36% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 43% 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 Wilferth Elementary?
100.0% of students at Wilferth Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilferth Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wilferth Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment, in Springer, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilferth Elementary?
Wilferth Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher 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 Wilferth Elementary rank among public schools in Springer?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilferth Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Springer, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Springer Municipal Schools?
Besides Wilferth Elementary, Springer Municipal Schools also operates Springer High (59 students) and Forrester Elementary (34 students). See the Springer Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.