Springfield Elementary School

12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Springfield Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 307 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 5% in MN
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Springfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Springfield Elementary School's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
307 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Springfield Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Springfield Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#23 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
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85-89%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Springfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70-74%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Springfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
16%
10%
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Black
n/a
12%
White
82%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MN.
0.30
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Springfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Springfield Elementary School's ranking?
Springfield Elementary School is ranked #23 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Springfield Elementary School?
307 students attend Springfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Springfield Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springfield Elementary School?
Springfield Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Springfield Elementary School offer ?
Springfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Springfield Elementary School part of?
Springfield Elementary School is part of Springfield Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 307 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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