Forrester Elementary School serves 34 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forrester Elementary School's student population of 34 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forrester Elementary School is 0.31, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
82%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
15%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.8%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
22%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Forrester Elementary School?
34 students attend Forrester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Forrester Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forrester Elementary School?
Forrester Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forrester Elementary School offer ?
Forrester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forrester Elementary School part of?
Forrester Elementary School is part of Springer School District.
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