Is Springfield Elementary a good school?

Yes! Springfield Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 38 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools.

How many students attend Springfield Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 300 students attended Springfield Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Springfield Elementary?

Students at Springfield Elementary are 78% White, 17% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Springfield Elementary attend?

Students who attend Springfield Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Springfield Secondary

Springfield Elementary

Summary:

Springfield Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Springfield, Minnesota, with a student population of 302 and part of the Springfield Public School District, which is ranked 62 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Springfield Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 90.5% of students proficient or better in Math and 70.95% in Reading, compared to the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school also excels in supporting various student subgroups, ranking highly for female, male, white, special education, and low socioeconomic status students. Springfield Elementary has been consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Minnesota, maintaining a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 10 years, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

Despite the school's academic success, the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.58% to 55.3% over the past three years, may indicate potential challenges related to socioeconomic factors. When compared to the nearby schools, such as Wabasso Elementary, Red Rock Central Elementary, Sleepy Eye Elementary, and Comfrey Elementary, Springfield Elementary stands out as the highest-performing, presenting an opportunity for collaboration and sharing of best practices to help improve outcomes for all students in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087-1299

(507) 723-4286

District: Springfield Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
38^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,414

Students who attend Springfield Elementary usually attend:

High:

Springfield Secondary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 300

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.3%

Hispanic:

17.3%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Springfield Elementary ranks better than 95.7% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.13. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.3%), Hispanic (17.3%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Springfield Elementary is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Springfield Elementary employs 23.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Springfield Elementary is $10,414.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Springfield Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield Elementary 38^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Springfield Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Springfield Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield Public School District 62^nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Springfield Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Springfield Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	44.81	461^st	674	31.6%
2004	41.14	483^rd	676	28.6%
2005	58.59	320^th	685	53.3%
2006	46.68	500^th	756	33.9%
2007	44.01	549^th	777	29.3%
2008	59.15	371^st	781	52.5%
2009	65.82	155^th	434	64.3%
2010	71.15	211^th	803	73.7%
2011	75.91	143^rd	814	82.4%
2012	77.45	126^th	820	84.6%
2013	83.39	70^th	824	91.5%
2014	85.80	46^th	826	94.4%
2015	83.87	67^th	840	92.0%
2016	82.92	77^th	848	90.9%
2017	81.85	96^th	853	88.7%
2018	74.50	196^th	847	76.9%
2019	81.76	115^th	870	86.8%
2021	84.08	91^st	869	89.5%
2022	87.29	57^th	858	93.4%
2023	91.36	26^th	845	96.9%
2024	90.13	38^th	881	95.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Springfield Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	76.29	75^th	500	85.0%
2023	93.11	10^th	524	98.1%
2024	79.93	70^th	572	87.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Springfield Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	79.46	83^rd	728	88.6%
2019	91.22	17^th	740	97.7%
2021	90.11	27^th	683	96.0%
2022	97.76	1^st	663	99.8%
2023	94.76	3^rd	774	99.6%
2024	89.10	27^th	793	96.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Springfield Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	67.06	266^th	774	65.6%
2019	77.11	142^nd	787	82.0%
2021	79.14	109^th	783	86.1%
2022	90.18	21^st	799	97.4%
2023	89.95	31^st	787	96.1%
2024	87.14	56^th	809	93.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Springfield Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	78.24	131^st	779	83.2%
2019	83.54	78^th	798	90.2%
2021	86.56	53^rd	784	93.2%
2022	80.90	113^th	808	86.0%
2023	88.73	39^th	799	95.1%
2024	89.72	33^rd	826	96.0%

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Rank History for White students at Springfield Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	63.68	242^nd	712	66.0%
2019	71.07	178^th	722	75.3%
2021	73.93	141^st	710	80.1%
2022	76.99	115^th	725	84.1%
2023	86.12	50^th	712	93.0%
2024	83.03	74^th	730	89.9%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of 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: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Springfield Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	328	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
1989	355	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
1990	369	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
1991	366	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	366
1992	358	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1993	383	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
1994	387	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
1995	363	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
1996	363	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
1997	355	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
1998	327	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	7	338
1999	334	0	2	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	347
2000	318	0	2	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	332
2001	316	0	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	327
2002	306	0	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	316
2003	306	0	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	316
2004	316	1	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	324
2005	310	0	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	323
2006	271	0	2	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	287
2007	279	0	3	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	293
2008	263	0	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	274
2009	260	1	2	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	280
2010	253	0	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	272
2011	261	0	0	5	1	0	1	0	268
2012	296	1	0	4	1	0	3	0	305
2013	311	2	1	3	0	1	2	0	320
2014	283	0	0	34	1	0	3	0	321
2015	268	0	0	34	1	0	2	0	305
2016	278	0	0	26	0	0	6	0	310
2017	269	1	3	23	0	0	1	0	297
2018	270	0	0	28	0	0	0	0	298
2019	287	0	0	31	0	0	0	0	318
2020	285	0	0	26	0	0	0	0	311
2021	264	0	0	32	0	0	2	0	298
2022	253	0	1	48	0	0	5	0	307
2023	240	0	2	51	3	0	6	0	302
2024	235	0	1	52	2	0	10	0	300

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 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	328	17.3	18.9	19.8
1989	356	19.5	18.2	20.5
1990	369	21.6	17.0	19
1991	366	21.7	16.8	17.2
1992	359	21.5	16.6	21.2
1993	384	20.1	19.1	23.2
1994	387	21.5	18.0	17.3
1995	365	21.0	17.4	12.3
1996	365	21.0	17.4	12.3
1997	356	21.5	16.6	11
1998	338	n/a	0.0	16.9
1999	347	21.2	16.4	13.8
2000	332	22.6	14.7	29.2
2001	327	19.9	16.4	30
2002	316	19.8	16.0	32.3
2003	316	19.8	16.0	32.3
2004	324	17.7	18.3	34.6
2005	323	18.2	17.7	30
2006	287	17.4	16.5	36.6
2007	293	18.4	15.9	38.2
2008	274	18.2	15.1	35.4
2009	280	19.7	14.2	40.4
2010	272	19.3	14.0	43
2011	268	19.2	13.9	45.5
2012	305	19.2	15.8	45.6
2013	320	21.2	15.0	45.3
2014	321	20.9	15.3	45.5
2015	305	21.0	14.5	39.7
2016	310	21.0	14.7	36.8
2017	297	22.1	13.3	37.4
2018	298	21.9	13.5	41.6
2019	318	22.3	14.2	52.8
2020	311	21.7	14.2	50.2
2021	298	21.8	13.6	51
2022	307	22.6	13.5	46.6
2023	302	21.7	13.9	55.3
2024	300	23.6	12.6	49

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 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	328	17.3	18.9	19.8
1989	356	19.5	18.2	20.5
1990	369	21.6	17.0	19
1991	366	21.7	16.8	17.2
1992	359	21.5	16.6	21.2
1993	384	20.1	19.1	23.2
1994	387	21.5	18.0	17.3
1995	365	21.0	17.4	12.3
1996	365	21.0	17.4	12.3
1997	356	21.5	16.6	11
1998	338	n/a	0.0	16.9
1999	347	21.2	16.4	13.8
2000	332	22.6	14.7	29.2
2001	327	19.9	16.4	30
2002	316	19.8	16.0	32.3
2003	316	19.8	16.0	32.3
2004	324	17.7	18.3	34.6
2005	323	18.2	17.7	30
2006	287	17.4	16.5	36.6
2007	293	18.4	15.9	38.2
2008	274	18.2	15.1	35.4
2009	280	19.7	14.2	40.4
2010	272	19.3	14.0	43
2011	268	19.2	13.9	45.5
2012	305	19.2	15.8	45.6
2013	320	21.2	15.0	45.3
2014	321	20.9	15.3	45.5
2015	305	21.0	14.5	39.7
2016	310	21.0	14.7	36.8
2017	297	22.1	13.3	37.4
2018	298	21.9	13.5	41.6
2019	318	22.3	14.2	52.8
2020	311	21.7	14.2	50.2
2021	298	21.8	13.6	51
2022	307	22.6	13.5	46.6
2023	302	21.7	13.9	55.3
2024	300	23.6	12.6	49

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 Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,414

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Springfield Elementary

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 115^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 26^th of 845 Elementary schools	10.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Springfield Elementary)	100	92.7	7.3%
3rd Grade Math (Springfield Public School District)	100	92.7	7.3%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Springfield Elementary)	71.1	61	10.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Springfield Public School District)	71.1	61	10.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Springfield Elementary)	91.4	88.2	3.2%
4th Grade Math (Springfield Public School District)	91.4	88.2	3.2%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Springfield Elementary)	65.7	68.6	2.9%
4th Grade Reading (Springfield Public School District)	65.7	68.6	2.9%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Springfield Elementary)	83.3	78.1	5.3%
5th Grade Math (Springfield Public School District)	83.3	78.1	5.3%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Springfield Elementary)	66.7	90.2	23.6%
5th Grade Reading (Springfield Public School District)	66.7	90.2	23.6%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Springfield Elementary)	47.9	61	13.1%
5th Grade Science (Springfield Public School District)	47.9	61	13.1%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Springfield Elementary)	82	84.1	2.1%
6th Grade Math (Springfield Public School District)	82	84.1	2.1%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Springfield Elementary)	84.3	70.5	13.9%
6th Grade Reading (Springfield Public School District)	84.3	70.5	13.9%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	318	302	5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	3
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	31	51	64.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	287	240	16.4%
Two or More Races	0	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.8%	55.3%	2.5%

Schools Near Springfield Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Springfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	12 S Burns	Springfield	56087	Brown County	Springfield Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 723-4286	300	24	12.6	49.0%	235 (78.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (17.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	90.1	38^th of 881 public elementary schools	95.7%		91.4	26^th of 845 public elementary schools	96.9%	12	100.0	85.0	84.9	92.7	90.5	57.8	57.5	75.5	92.7	71.0	60.4	60.4	$10,414
Comfrey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	305 Ochre St W	Comfrey	56019	Brown County	Comfrey Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 877-3491	49	7	7.1	42.9%	48 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					51.9					66.7			$16,323
Sleepy Eye Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	400 4th Ave SW	Sleepy Eye	56085	Brown County	Sleepy Eye Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 794-7905	349	26	13.5	49.3%	230 (65.9%)	0 (0.0%)	116 (33.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	53.6	450^th of 881 public elementary schools	48.9%		48.4	498^th of 845 public elementary schools	41.1%	48	50.0	53.9	52.9	43.5	49.7	44.7	43.6	50.0	45.7	45.9	51.4	51.4	$11,861
Red Rock Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	100 6th Ave E	Lamberton	56152	Redwood County	Red Rock Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 752-7361	181	20	9.2	30.4%	160 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.9%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.1%)	64.7	315^th of 881 public elementary schools	64.2%		66.2	294^th of 845 public elementary schools	65.2%	21	65.4	63.9	16.7	42.1	46.2	69.2	47.2	61.1	68.4	59.8	63.9	63.9	$13,210
Wabasso Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1333 May St	Wabasso	56293	Redwood County	Wabasso Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 342-5114	186	15	12.5	51.1%	172 (92.5%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.8%)	68.6	272^nd of 881 public elementary schools	69.1%		57.4	396^th of 845 public elementary schools	53.1%	124	68.4	80.8	60.9	52.8	64.4	31.6	61.5	52.2	50.0	50.0	56.5	56.5	$11,516

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