Springfield Elementary School
Tel:
(219)873-2117
- Springfield Elementary School serves 392 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 31%.
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 392 students has declined by 5% 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 | 392 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Springfield Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Springfield Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1218 out of 1,767 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 12% |
| Black | 20% | 12% |
| White | 65% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Michigan City Area s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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, elementary school is Renaissance Academy Charter School (2.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- La Porte Renaissance Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 247 students
2.5 miles
4093 W Us Hwy 20
La Porte, IN 46350
(219)878-8711 2.5 K-8 247 - New Buffalo New Buffalo Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 235 students
4.0 miles
12291 Lubke Rd
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269)469-6060 4.0 K-5 235 - Michigan City Niemann Elementary School Grades: PK | 48 students
4.2 miles
811 Royal Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219)873-2146 4.2 PK 48 - Michigan City Martin T Krueger Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 366 students
5.0 miles
2001 Springland Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219)873-2061 5.0 7-8 366 - New Buffalo New Buffalo Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 146 students
5.5 miles
1112 East Clay St
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269)469-6003 5.5 6-8 146
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