Springfield Public Day Elementary School

Summary:

Springfield Public Day Elementary School is a small public elementary school in Springfield, MA, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 32 students. The school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Massachusetts, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years.

The school's academic performance is significantly lower compared to the state and Springfield district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 3.57% of students were proficient or better in MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts, compared to 39.17% statewide and 19.1% in the district. Similarly, only 7.69% of students were proficient or better in MCAS Next Generation Mathematics, compared to 40.91% statewide and 16.34% in the district. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as special education and low socioeconomic status students.

Despite the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 2 to 3.5 students per teacher, and high per-student spending, ranging from $34,704 to $57,999, the academic outcomes remain significantly below nearby schools in the Springfield district, such as Liberty, Glenwood, and Lincoln, which have higher proficiency rates and better SchoolDigger rankings. The persistent low performance of Springfield Public Day Elementary School suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public K-5

34 Nye Street
Springfield, MA 01104

(413) 886-5100

District: Springfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
913^th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $57,999

Students who attend Springfield Public Day Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Springfield Middle School
	Springfield Public Day Middle School
	STEM Middle Academy
High:	Gateway to College at Holyoke Community College
	High School Of Commerce
	Liberty Preparatory Academy
	Springfield Central High
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	Springfield High School
	Springfield High School of Science and Technology
	Springfield Public Day High School
	The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning

Student/teacher ratio: 3.2

Number of students: 32

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.5%

African American:

28.1%

Two or more races:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Springfield Public Day Elementary School ranks worse than 99.7% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Springfield School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.98. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.5%), African American (28.1%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Springfield Public Day Elementary School is 3.2, which is the lowest among 33 elementary schools in the Springfield School District! (See more...)

Compare Springfield Public Day Elementary School employs 9.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Springfield Public Day Elementary School is $57,999, which is the highest among 33 elementary schools in the Springfield School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Springfield Public Day Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield Public Day Elementary School 913^th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Springfield Public Day Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Springfield:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield 328^th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Springfield Public Day Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Springfield Public Day Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2014	0.30	925^th	926	0.1%
2016	8.97	875^th	932	6.1%
2017	2.87	929^th	938	1.0%
2018	5.67	908^th	934	2.8%
2019	15.64	830^th	942	11.9%
2021	7.75	899^th	936	4.0%
2022	2.95	930^th	932	0.2%
2023	12.06	843^rd	928	9.2%
2024	2.98	913^th	916	0.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Springfield Public Day Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	15.90	828^th	886	6.5%
2019	29.97	696^th	896	22.3%
2021	16.09	834^th	894	6.7%
2022	3.95	903^rd	905	0.2%
2023	58.71	235^th	703	66.6%
2024	17.88	674^th	731	7.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Springfield Public Day Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	14.98	649^th	685	5.3%
2019	22.93	607^th	700	13.3%
2022	4.56	770^th	772	0.3%
2023	32.01	566^th	757	25.2%
2024	7.13	758^th	760	0.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Springfield Public Day Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	45.29	318^th	656	51.5%
2019	53.44	249^th	665	62.6%
2021	40.99	350^th	632	44.6%
2022	15.06	658^th	672	2.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Springfield Public Day Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	6.20	877^th	898	2.3%
2019	16.38	799^th	907	11.9%
2023	12.78	817^th	896	8.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Springfield Public Day Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	27.40	304^th	379	19.8%
2023	30.01	319^th	420	24.0%

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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Springfield Public Day Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2012	5	13	1	23	4	46
2013	5	14	0	23	0	42
2014	6	17	0	24	0	47
2015	8	17	0	29	1	55
2016	14	18	0	34	1	67
2017	8	14	0	32	0	54
2018	12	15	0	46	0	73
2019	7	13	0	41	0	61
2020	5	10	0	37	0	52
2021	2	13	0	25	1	41
2022	2	7	0	15	1	25
2023	1	9	0	20	2	32

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Springfield Public Day Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	46	14.1	3.2	84.8
2013	42	14.0	2.9	92.9
2014	47	15.0	3.1	93.6
2015	55	14.0	3.9	89.1
2016	67	13.0	5.1	n/a
2017	54	11.0	4.8	n/a
2018	73	10.1	7.1	n/a
2019	61	12.0	5.0	n/a
2020	52	11.0	4.7	n/a
2021	41	11.6	3.5	n/a
2022	25	12.5	2.0	n/a
2023	32	9.7	3.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Springfield Public Day Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	46	14.1	3.2	84.8
2013	42	14.0	2.9	92.9
2014	47	15.0	3.1	93.6
2015	55	14.0	3.9	89.1
2016	67	13.0	5.1	n/a
2017	54	11.0	4.8	n/a
2018	73	10.1	7.1	n/a
2019	61	12.0	5.0	n/a
2020	52	11.0	4.7	n/a
2021	41	11.6	3.5	n/a
2022	25	12.5	2.0	n/a
2023	32	9.7	3.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Springfield Public Day Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,121 (6.1%)	$32,867 (93.9%)	$34,988
2020	$3,019 (8.7%)	$31,685 (91.3%)	$34,704
2021	$6,738 (11.6%)	$51,261 (88.4%)	$57,999

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Springfield Public Day Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 830^th of 942 Elementary schools	Ranks 843^rd of 928 Elementary schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield Public Day Elementary School)	13	20	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield)	37	27.6	9.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	43.8	8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Springfield Public Day Elementary School)	47	13.3	33.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Springfield)	30	19.8	10.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.9	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Springfield Public Day Elementary School)	40	20	20%
5th Grade Science (Springfield)	29	23.8	5.2%
5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)	48	41.6	6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Springfield Public Day Elementary School)	15	20	5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Springfield)	30	21.9	8.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Springfield Public Day Elementary School)	30	12	18%
All Grades Mathematics (Springfield)	25	16.3	8.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.6	8.4%
All Grades Science (Springfield Public Day Elementary School)	40	20	20%
All Grades Science (Springfield)	23	18.1	4.9%
All Grades Science (Massachusetts)	47	41.2	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	61	32	47.5%
African American	13	9	30.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	41	20	51.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	7	1	85.7%
Two or More Races	0	2

Schools Near Springfield Public Day Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)							MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)							MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Springfield Public Day Elementary School	Public	K-5	34 Nye Street	Springfield	01104	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 886-5100	32	10	3.2		1 (3.1%)	9 (28.1%)	20 (62.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.3%)	3	913^th of 916 public elementary schools	0.3%		12.1	843^rd of 928 public elementary schools	9.2%	70	0.0		0.0				3.6	0.0		0.0				7.7	9.1		9.1	$57,999	$6,738	$51,261
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School	Public	PK, KG-8	474 Armory St	Springfield	01104	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 787-7400	434	31	14.0		69 (15.9%)	93 (21.4%)	239 (55.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.6%)	68.3	297^th of 916 public elementary schools	67.6%		66.8	305^th of 928 public elementary schools	67.1%	8	54.8	71.7	44.7	51.4	56.3	39.1	54.2	45.2	80.4	34.0	51.4	37.5	21.7	47.6	42.6	26.1	37.1	$18,033	$1,666	$16,367
Edward P. Boland School	Public	PK, KG-5	426 Armory Street	Springfield	01104	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 750-2511	551	50	10.9		27 (4.9%)	64 (11.6%)	435 (78.9%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.7%)	32.6	618^th of 916 public elementary schools	32.5%		17.7	773^rd of 928 public elementary schools	16.7%	155	34.2	30.2	27.3				30.9	26.3	31.8	23.6				27.3	52.7		52.7	$19,613	$2,183	$17,429
Liberty	Public	PK, KG-5	962 Carew Street	Springfield	01104	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 787-7299	251	27	9.2		33 (13.1%)	19 (7.6%)	195 (77.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	18.6	758^th of 916 public elementary schools	17.2%		16.7	786^th of 928 public elementary schools	15.3%	28	16.2	30.6	17.1				21.1	24.3	33.3	14.6				23.7	22.0		22.0	$19,034	$2,116	$16,918
Glenwood	Public	PK, KG-5	50 Morrison Terrace	Springfield	01104	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 787-7527	288	27	10.6		33 (11.5%)	17 (5.9%)	228 (79.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	13.8	816^th of 916 public elementary schools	10.9%		16.5	792^nd of 928 public elementary schools	14.7%	24	6.7	29.3	4.8				14.2	10.0	36.6	7.1				18.6	9.5		9.5	$19,608	$2,093	$17,516
Lincoln	Public	PK, KG-5	255 Plainfield Street	Springfield	01107	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 787-7314	448	37	12.1		20 (4.5%)	45 (10.0%)	374 (83.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	4.5	909^th of 916 public elementary schools	0.8%		3.4	926^th of 928 public elementary schools	0.2%	17	8.3	0.0	3.2				4.2	9.7	1.7	8.1				6.8	11.5		11.5	$17,430	$1,852	$15,579
German Gerena Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Birnie Avenue	Springfield	01107	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 787-7320	589	56	10.5		20 (3.4%)	86 (14.6%)	456 (77.4%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.6%)	18.8	756^th of 916 public elementary schools	17.5%		20.9	735^th of 928 public elementary schools	20.8%	21	18.6	23.3	28.6				23.4	15.3	29.1	16.7				20.4	27.4		27.4	$19,300	$1,999	$17,301
Brightwood	Public	PK, KG-5	255 Plainfield Street	Springfield	01107	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 787-7238	471	37	12.7		22 (4.7%)	45 (9.6%)	401 (85.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	6.7	890^th of 916 public elementary schools	2.8%		7	895^th of 928 public elementary schools	3.6%	5	9.0	7.3	16.7				11.1	4.4	7.3	9.7				7.2	13.9		13.9	$18,469	$1,942	$16,526
Rebecca M Johnson	Public	PK, KG-5	55 Catherine Street	Springfield	01109	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 787-6687	579	54	10.7		23 (4.0%)	133 (23.0%)	407 (70.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.6%)	13.7	819^th of 916 public elementary schools	10.6%		17.7	774^th of 928 public elementary schools	16.6%	45	13.4	16.5	18.3				16.1	17.1	22.8	12.0				17.0	29.4		29.4	$19,156	$2,086	$17,070
Springfield International Academy at Johnson	Public	3-5	55 Catherine Street	Springfield	01109	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 787-6687	31	3	9.9		5 (16.1%)	7 (22.6%)	18 (58.1%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							4.8							5.0				$24,039	$1,399	$22,640

Frequently Asked Questions about Springfield Public Day Elementary School

Is Springfield Public Day Elementary School a good school?

Springfield Public Day Elementary School ranks in the bottom 0.3% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Springfield Public Day Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Springfield Public Day Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Springfield Middle School
Middle : Springfield Public Day Middle School
Middle : STEM Middle Academy
High : Gateway to College at Holyoke Community College
High : High School Of Commerce
High : Liberty Preparatory Academy
High : Springfield Central High
High : Springfield High School
High : Springfield High School of Science and Technology
High : Springfield Public Day High School
High : The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning

What district is Springfield Public Day Elementary School in?

Springfield

What is the racial makeup of Springfield Public Day Elementary School?

Students at Springfield Public Day Elementary School are 63% Hispanic, 28% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% White.

How many students attend Springfield Public Day Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 32 students attended Springfield Public Day Elementary School.

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