Springfield Primary serves 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Springfield Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Springfield Primary's student population of 377 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Springfield Primary is 0.53, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
12%
25%
White
66%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Springfield Primary?
377 students attend Springfield Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Springfield Primary students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springfield Primary?
Springfield Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Springfield Primary offer ?
Springfield Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Springfield Primary part of?
Springfield Primary is part of Gaston County Schools School District.
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