Enrollment
34
Elementary
DISTRICT 31 · STATE 287
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SPRINGER·NCES 350249000574
FORRESTER ELEMENTARY
311 MIRANDA, SPRINGER, NM 87747 · (575) 483-3485 · Colfax County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL34 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.3:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
74%
25 students
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 1 | 3% |
| Kindergarten | 12 | 35% |
| Grade 1 | 7 | 21% |
| Grade 2 | 14 | 41% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within SPRINGER. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where FORRESTER ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Colfax County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 34 | #478 of 490 | #6 of 7 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
34
+1 (+3%) vs 2020
-66% since 1990-91, when it was 100
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
was 11.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 34 | 2.6 | 13.1:1 | 74% (25) |
| 2023-24 | 28 | 4.1 | 6.8:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 30 | 4.3 | 6.9:1 | 100% (30) |
| 2020-21 | 33 | 3 | 11.0:1 | 100% (33) |
| 2017-18 | 32 | 3.6 | 9.0:1 | 100% (32) |
| 2015-16 | 33 | 4 | 8.3:1 | 91% (30) |
| 2010-11 | 42 | 4 | 10.5:1 | 93% (39) |
| 2000-01 | 96 | 9 | 10.7:1 | 67% (64) |
| 1990-91 | 100 | 7 | 14.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for FORRESTER ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students up 6% (32 to 34); teachers down 27% (3.6 to 2.6).
About FORRESTER ELEMENTARY
FORRESTER ELEMENTARY is a small elementary school based in SPRINGER, New Mexico. Classes run from pre-K through 2, and the school has 34 students. The average for elementary schools in New Mexico is about 287 students, so this school is 88% smaller than average.
SPRINGER has 120 students spread across 3 schools.
FORRESTER ELEMENTARY enrolls a student body that is 82% Hispanic. Other reported shares: 15% White and 3% multiracial. That compares with about 48% Hispanic among all Colfax County residents.
Its teaching staff equals 2.6 full-time positions, a ratio of 13.1:1. Elementary schools in New Mexico average about 12.9:1, a similar figure. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, a common measure of family income, is 74%. The 96% average for public schools in Colfax County is 22 points higher.
In Colfax County (population about 12,322), median household income is about $53,554, roughly 25% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. FORRESTER ELEMENTARY is one of 16 public schools in Colfax County, which together enroll about 1,378 students.
WILFERTH ELEMENTARY is the nearest neighboring public school, less than a tenth of a mile away. A five-mile radius around the school includes 3 other public schools.
NCES lists the school's locale as Rural: Remote. That means it sits in rural territory far from an urban area.
FORRESTER ELEMENTARY saw enrollment rise 3% between 2020-21 and 2024-25. Its ratio of students to teachers was 11.0:1 in 2020-21, and 13.1:1 in 2024-25.
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Colfax County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
12,322
Census ACS
Median income
$53,554
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
1,378 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SPRINGER
- SPRINGER HIGHHigh · 59 students
- WILFERTH ELEMENTARYElementary · 27 students
Other schools in SPRINGER
- SPRINGER HIGHHigh · 59 students
- WILFERTH ELEMENTARYElementary · 27 students
- SPRINGER CORRECTIONAL FACILITYHigh · 1 students
Nearby schools
- WILFERTH ELEMENTARY0.0 mi · 27
- SPRINGER HIGH0.6 mi · 59
- SPRINGER CORRECTIONAL FACILITY2.7 mi · 1
- MAXWELL ELEMENTARY12.5 mi · 39
- MAXWELL HIGH12.6 mi · 35
- MAXWELL MIDDLE12.6 mi · 13
Frequently asked questions
About FORRESTER ELEMENTARYWhat is the total enrollment at FORRESTER ELEMENTARY?
FORRESTER ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 34 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does FORRESTER ELEMENTARY serve?
FORRESTER ELEMENTARY serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at FORRESTER ELEMENTARY?
Approximately 13.1:1 students per teacher at FORRESTER ELEMENTARY.
How diverse is FORRESTER ELEMENTARY?
FORRESTER ELEMENTARY reports a student body of 15% White, 82% Hispanic, 3% Two or more.
Is FORRESTER ELEMENTARY public or private?
FORRESTER ELEMENTARY is a public K-12 school, overseen by SPRINGER.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.