Springfield Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 253-2245
Springfield Elementary School serves 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Springfield Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Springfield Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Springfield Elementary School's student population of 292 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 292 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Springfield Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Springfield Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #131 out of 913 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 93% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Springfield Platteview Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Springfield Elementary School is Platteview Senior High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Platteview Central Junior High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Patriot Elementary School (4.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Springfield Platteview Central Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 199 students
2.4 miles
14801 S 108th St
Springfield, NE 68059
(402) 339-5052 2.4 7-8 199 - Springfield Platteview Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 393 students
2.4 miles
14801 S 108th St
Springfield, NE 68059
(402) 339-3606 2.4 9-12 393 - Papillion Liberty Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 371 students
4.2 miles
10820 Wittmuss Dr
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3600 4.2 7-8 371 - Papillion Patriot Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 535 students
4.3 miles
1701 Hardwood Dr
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0405 4.3 PK-6 535 - Omaha Westmont Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 284 students
4.3 miles
13210 Glenn St
Omaha, NE 68138
(402) 895-9602 4.3 PK-6 284
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