Forrester Elementary School serves 28 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forrester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Forrester Elementary School's student population of 28 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forrester Elementary School is 0.20, 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
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
89%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Forrester Elementary School?
28 students attend Forrester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Forrester Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forrester Elementary School?
Forrester Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, 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 Kindergarten-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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