Forrester Elementary School

311 Miranda
Springer, NM 87747
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 30 students in grades Kindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Forrester Elementary School's student population of 30 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
30 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Forrester Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
83%
62%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
17%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
This chart display the diversity score of Forrester Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forrester Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
22%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Forrester Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Forrester Elementary School?
30 students attend Forrester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Forrester Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forrester Elementary School?
Forrester Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forrester Elementary School offer ?
Forrester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Forrester Elementary School part of?
Forrester Elementary School is part of Springer Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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