Springfield Elementary School
Tel:
(719)523-4391
- Springfield Elementary School serves 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Springfield Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Springfield Elementary School's student population of 210 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 210 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Springfield Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Springfield Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1489 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 76% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Springfield No. Re-4 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Springfield Elementary School is Springfield Junior/senior High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Springfield Junior/senior High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Vilas Elementary School (9.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Springfield Springfield Junior/senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 112 students
0.0 miles
389 Tipton Street
Springfield, CO 81073
(719)523-6522 0.0 7-12 112 - Vilas Vilas Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 22 students
9.7 miles
202 Collingwood St
Vilas, CO 81087
(719)523-6738 9.7 PK-6 22 - Pritchett Pritchett Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 22 students
13.5 miles
533 Irving Street
Pritchett, CO 81064
(719)523-4045 13.5 PK-5 22 - Walsh Walsh High School Grades: 7-12 | 56 students
18.5 miles
300 California Street
Walsh, CO 81090
(719)324-5221 18.5 7-12 56 - Walsh Walsh Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 111 students
18.7 miles
301 West Poplar
Walsh, CO 81090
(719)324-5400 18.7 PK-6 111
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