Margaret C Ells

319 Cortland Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Margaret C Ells serves 138 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 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 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Margaret C Ells's student population of 138 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Margaret C Ells is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
69%
25%
Black
15%
10%
White
8%
53%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Margaret C Ells?
138 students attend Margaret C Ells.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Margaret C Ells students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margaret C Ells?
Margaret C Ells has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Margaret C Ells offer ?
Margaret C Ells offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Margaret C Ells part of?
Margaret C Ells is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is Margaret C Ells located?
Margaret C Ells is located in the Bay neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Bay.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
good morning,my name is Irene malave,my son Michael b rios has been assigned to Margaret c ells elemantery school.i've never heard of the school.went to look at it today,so far I like the area,its clean,quiet,very nice.so far secure with cameras,which its every parents concern,so far I approve,but still doing my research on it. have a good day
- Posted by Parent - irene

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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