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SPRINGER HIGH

1401 8TH ST, SPRINGER, NM 87747 · (575) 483-3432 · Colfax County
GRADES 07–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL59 STUDENTS
Enrollment
59
High
DISTRICT 40 · STATE 450
Student : Teacher
5.5:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.7:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
59 students
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 90%
Community
0
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
5
Grade 8
11
Grade 9
14
Grade 10
9
Grade 11
12
Grade 12
8
Student demographics
White
17%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 19%
Hispanic
83%
DISTRICT 84% · STATE 63%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
51%
Female
49%

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Test scores

NM-MSSA + NM-ASR 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
76.9%
NM avg 44.2%
Source: NM-MSSA + NM-ASR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
59
-5 (-8%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
5.5:1
was 11.4:1
% White
17%
was 31%
% Hispanic
83%
was 69%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About SPRINGER HIGH

SPRINGER HIGH operates as a very small four-year high school in SPRINGER, New Mexico, part of SPRINGER. Current enrollment sits at 59 students spanning grades 7 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 450 students per school, that is 87% leaner than typical.

SPRINGER HIGH is one of 3 schools operated by SPRINGER, a district that enrolls 120 students overall.

On the student-mix side, SPRINGER HIGH logs that 83% of students identify as Hispanic, making the school strongly Hispanic-majority. Beyond that, the school records 17% White. That is meaningfully more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 48%.

On the resource side, The school currently runs with 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 5.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 22.9:1, putting SPRINGER HIGH tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 100% of students at SPRINGER HIGH qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Colfax County put median household earnings sit near $53,554, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 13%. SPRINGER HIGH is one of 16 public schools in Colfax County (combined enrollment of about 1,378 students).

The closest other public school is WILFERTH ELEMENTARY, roughly 0.6 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 3 other public schools cluster around SPRINGER HIGH.

The school occupies a rural site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at SPRINGER HIGH has ticked down 8%, going from 64 students in 2018 to 59 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 31% to 17% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 11.4:1 in 2018 to 5.5:1 today.

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Colfax County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
SPRINGER HIGH
District
SPRINGER
Address
1401 8TH ST, SPRINGER, NM 87747
Phone
(575) 483-3432
County
Colfax County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
59
Teachers (FTE)
11
Student–teacher ratio
5.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
59 (100%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
350249000575
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About SPRINGER HIGH
How many students attend SPRINGER HIGH?
SPRINGER HIGH enrolls approximately 59 students in grades 07-12.
Is SPRINGER HIGH an elementary, middle, or high school?
SPRINGER HIGH is a high school covering grades 07-12.
How many teachers does SPRINGER HIGH have?
SPRINGER HIGH employs 11 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.5:1.
What is the student diversity at SPRINGER HIGH?
Student demographics at SPRINGER HIGH are roughly 17% White, 83% Hispanic.
Is SPRINGER HIGH public or private?
SPRINGER HIGH is a public K-12 school, overseen by SPRINGER.
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