Springfield Elementary School
Tel:
(507) 723-4286
Springfield Elementary School serves 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Springfield Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 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 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Springfield Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Springfield Elementary School's student population of 298 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 | 298 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Springfield Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Springfield Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #201 out of 1793 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 9% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 91% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Springfield Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and 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 | 260 students
0.0 miles
12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4288 0.0 7-12 260 - Comfrey Comfrey Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 63 students
9.7 miles
305 Ochre St W
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-3491 9.7 PK-6 63 - Comfrey Comfrey Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 81 students
9.7 miles
305 Ochre St
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-3491 9.7 7-12 81 - Morgan Cedar Mountain Secondary Grades: 6-12 | 273 students
12.6 miles
310 Somerville Ave N
Morgan, MN 56266
(507) 249-5990 12.6 6-12 273 - Sleepy Eye Sleepy Eye Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 366 students
13.2 miles
400 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7905 13.2 PK-6 366
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