Springfield Elementary School
Springfield Elementary School serves 360 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Springfield Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Springfield Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Springfield Elementary School's student population of 360 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 360 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Springfield Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Springfield Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1313 out of 1762 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 12% |
| Black | 21% | 13% |
| White | 62% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Michigan City Area Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Springfield Elementary School is New Buffalo Senior High School (5.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Renaissance Academy Charter School (2.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- La Porte Renaissance Academy Charter School Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-8 | 258 students10
2.5 miles
4093 W Us Hwy 20
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 878-8711 2.5 K-8 258 - New Buffalo New Buffalo Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 228 students10
4.0 miles
12291 Lubke Rd
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6060 4 PK-5 228 - Michigan City Niemann Elementary School Grades: PK | 40 students
4.2 miles
811 Royal Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2146 4.2 PK 40 - Michigan City Martin T Krueger Middle School Math: 41% | Reading: 44%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 342 students10
5.0 miles
2001 Springland Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2061 5 7-8 342 - New Buffalo New Buffalo Middle School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 147 students10
5.5 miles
1112 East Clay St
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6003 5.5 6-8 147
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