Springfield Elementary School

300 Old Dixie Hwy S
Springfield, GA 31329
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 681 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Springfield Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 681 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 30% in GA
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Springfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Springfield Elementary School's student population of 681 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
681 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Springfield Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Springfield Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#622 out of 2168 schools
(Top 30%)
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46%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Springfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Springfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
8%
18%
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Black
22%
36%
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White
64%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
This chart display the diversity score of Springfield Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Springfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Springfield Elementary School's ranking?
Springfield Elementary School is ranked #622 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Springfield Elementary School often compared to?
Springfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guyton Elementary School, Sand Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Springfield Elementary School?
681 students attend Springfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Springfield Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springfield Elementary School?
Springfield Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Springfield Elementary School offer ?
Springfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Springfield Elementary School part of?
Springfield Elementary School is part of Effingham County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 681 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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