Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elias Brookings 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elias Brookings serves the southwest part of Springfield, MA, covering an area of approximately 0.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elias Brookings's student population of 304 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
304 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elias Brookings ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elias Brookings is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1406 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elias Brookings's ranking?
Elias Brookings is ranked #1406 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Elias Brookings often compared to?
Elias Brookingsis often viewed alongside schools like Rebecca M Johnson, Benjamin Swan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Elias Brookings?
304 students attend Elias Brookings.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Elias Brookings students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elias Brookings?
Elias Brookings has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elias Brookings offer ?
Elias Brookings offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Elias Brookings part of?
Elias Brookings is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is Elias Brookings located?
Elias Brookings is located in the Old Hill neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in Old Hill.
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