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Wilferth Elementary

Summary:

Wilferth Elementary is a small public school in Springer, New Mexico, serving grades 3-6 with a student population of just 28 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student body, making up 92.86% of the enrollment, which is significantly higher than nearby Maxwell Elementary (52.17%) and Forrester Elementary (86.67%).

Academically, Wilferth Elementary has struggled in recent years, with proficiency rates in language arts and mathematics falling below state and nearby school averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had a 26% proficiency rate in language arts and 19% in mathematics, compared to the state averages of 38% and 24% respectively. Wilferth's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 46th out of 411 New Mexico elementary schools in 2008-2009 to 304th out of 435 in the most recent 2022-2023 school year, earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.5 to 13.4 students per teacher over the past three years.

Wilferth Elementary's challenges appear to be rooted in a combination of factors, including declining academic performance, significant socioeconomic needs (100% free and reduced lunch rate), and disparities when compared to nearby schools like Maxwell Elementary, which is part of the Maxwell Municipal Schools district and outperforms Wilferth across key metrics. Addressing these issues will likely require targeted interventions and support from the Springer Municipal Schools district to improve educational outcomes for Wilferth Elementary's students.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 311 Miranda
       Springer, NM  87747

(575) 483-3485

District: Springer

SchoolDigger Rank:
304th of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,249 Help


Students who attend Wilferth Elementary usually attend:

High:    Springer High

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  28

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.9%
White:
7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wilferth Elementary ranks worse than 69.9% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.9%), White (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilferth Elementary is 8.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilferth Elementary is $16,249.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wilferth Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilferth Elementary 304th of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Wilferth Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wilferth Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wilferth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 69.81 95th 389 75.6%
2006 57.37 150th 390 61.5%
2007 64.34 123rd 398 69.1%
2008 79.35 60th 405 85.2%
2009 82.34 46th 411 88.8%
2010 67.47 111th 419 73.5%
2011 68.70 108th 402 73.1%
2012 42.40 230th 398 42.2%
2013 51.77 187th 412 54.6%
2014 33.23 312th 442 29.4%
2015 26.00 332nd 421 21.1%
2016 39.57 239th 410 41.7%
2022 35.69 239th 420 43.1%
2023 30.39 304th 435 30.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilferth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.02 175th 410 57.3%
2023 34.58 286th 426 32.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wilferth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.09 226th 389 41.9%
2023 36.20 259th 395 34.4%
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Rank History for White students at Wilferth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.55 319th 413 22.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Wilferth Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 25 0 0 54 1 n/a n/a 0 80
1991 36 0 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1992 29 0 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 78
1993 29 0 0 48 0 n/a n/a 0 77
1994 35 0 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1995 32 0 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1996 32 0 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1997 31 0 0 46 0 n/a n/a 0 77
1998 26 0 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 65
1999 22 0 0 53 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2000 16 0 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2001 19 1 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 69
2002 23 1 0 42 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2003 23 1 0 42 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2004 22 0 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2005 22 0 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 46
2006 18 1 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 47
2007 12 0 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2008 22 0 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2009 18 0 0 23 1 n/a n/a 0 42
2010 20 0 0 22 1 0 0 0 43
2011 15 0 0 30 0 0 0 0 45
2012 15 0 1 29 0 0 0 0 45
2013 17 0 0 28 0 0 0 0 45
2014 21 0 0 37 0 0 0 0 58
2015 11 0 0 39 0 0 0 0 50
2016 16 0 0 27 0 0 0 0 43
2017 12 0 0 22 0 0 0 0 34
2018 11 0 0 28 0 0 0 0 39
2019 10 0 0 33 0 0 0 0 43
2020 17 0 0 34 0 0 0 0 51
2021 12 0 0 31 0 0 0 0 43
2022 3 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 38
2023 2 0 0 26 0 0 0 0 28

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wilferth Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 80 3.7 21.6 n/a
1991 85 3.9 21.7 n/a
1992 78 2.7 28.8 n/a
1993 77 2.3 33.5 n/a
1994 79 4.6 17.2 n/a
1995 79 4.0 19.8 n/a
1996 79 4.0 19.8 n/a
1997 77 4.0 19.3 n/a
1998 65 5.0 13.0 n/a
1999 75 5.0 15.0 62.7
2000 68 3.0 22.7 76.5
2001 69 3.5 19.7 92.8
2002 66 3.0 22.0 74.2
2003 66 3.0 22.0 74.2
2004 51 2.5 20.4 72.5
2005 46 3.4 13.5 67.4
2006 47 4.9 9.6 93.6
2007 39 3.5 11.1 92.3
2008 50 5.2 9.6 84
2009 42 5.2 8.1 92.9
2010 43 5.2 8.2 93
2011 45 4.1 10.7 93.3
2012 45 3.9 11.3 93.3
2013 45 4.0 11.0 93.3
2014 58 5.0 11.4 94.8
2015 50 5.0 10.0 86
2016 43 4.0 10.7 93
2017 34 4.2 8.0 100
2018 39 4.4 8.8 100
2019 43 4.3 9.8 100
2020 51 4.4 11.4 100
2021 43 5.0 8.5 100
2022 38 2.8 13.4 100
2023 28 3.1 8.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wilferth Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 80 3.7 21.6 n/a
1991 85 3.9 21.7 n/a
1992 78 2.7 28.8 n/a
1993 77 2.3 33.5 n/a
1994 79 4.6 17.2 n/a
1995 79 4.0 19.8 n/a
1996 79 4.0 19.8 n/a
1997 77 4.0 19.3 n/a
1998 65 5.0 13.0 n/a
1999 75 5.0 15.0 62.7
2000 68 3.0 22.7 76.5
2001 69 3.5 19.7 92.8
2002 66 3.0 22.0 74.2
2003 66 3.0 22.0 74.2
2004 51 2.5 20.4 72.5
2005 46 3.4 13.5 67.4
2006 47 4.9 9.6 93.6
2007 39 3.5 11.1 92.3
2008 50 5.2 9.6 84
2009 42 5.2 8.1 92.9
2010 43 5.2 8.2 93
2011 45 4.1 10.7 93.3
2012 45 3.9 11.3 93.3
2013 45 4.0 11.0 93.3
2014 58 5.0 11.4 94.8
2015 50 5.0 10.0 86
2016 43 4.0 10.7 93
2017 34 4.2 8.0 100
2018 39 4.4 8.8 100
2019 43 4.3 9.8 100
2020 51 4.4 11.4 100
2021 43 5.0 8.5 100
2022 38 2.8 13.4 100
2023 28 3.1 8.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wilferth Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $16,249

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilferth Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade Language Arts (Wilferth Elementary)3155.6
 24.6%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Springer)3155.6
 24.6%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students4328
 34.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic3326
 21.2%
Pacific Islander00
White102
 80%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Students who attend Wilferth Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Springer High

In the 2022-23 school year, 28 students attended Wilferth Elementary.

Students at Wilferth Elementary are 93% Hispanic, 7% White.

Wilferth Elementary ranks 304th of 435 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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