Springfield Public Day Elementary School

34 Nye Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 25 students in grades 2-5, Springfield Public Day Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Springfield Public Day Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Springfield Public Day Elementary School's student population of 25 students has declined by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
25 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Springfield Public Day Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Springfield Public Day Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#1405 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
37%
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≤20%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
60%
23%
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Black
28%
10%
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White
8%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Springfield Public Day Elementary School's ranking?
Springfield Public Day Elementary School is ranked #1405 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Springfield Public Day Elementary School?
25 students attend Springfield Public Day Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Springfield Public Day Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springfield Public Day Elementary School?
Springfield Public Day Elementary School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Springfield Public Day Elementary School offer ?
Springfield Public Day Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Springfield Public Day Elementary School part of?
Springfield Public Day Elementary School is part of Springfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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