Springfield Elementary School
Tel:
(507)723-4286
- Springfield Elementary School serves 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Springfield Elementary School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 297 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Springfield Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Springfield Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #110 out of 1,784 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 9% |
| White | 91% | 67% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.33 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Springfield Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Springfield Elementary School is Springfield Secondary (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Comfrey Elementary School (9.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Springfield Springfield Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 273 students
0.0 miles
12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087
(507)723-4288 0.0 7-12 273 - Comfrey Comfrey Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 68 students
9.7 miles
305 Ochre St W
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507)877-3491 9.7 PK-6 68 - Comfrey Comfrey Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 86 students
9.7 miles
305 Ochre St
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507)877-3491 9.7 7-12 86 - Morgan Cedar Mountain Secondary Grades: 6-12 | 280 students
12.6 miles
310 Somerville Ave N
Morgan, MN 56266
(507)249-5990 12.6 6-12 280 - Sleepy Eye Sleepy Eye Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 309 students
13.2 miles
400 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507)794-7905 13.2 PK-6 309
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