Springfield School District

The Springfield School District is located in Springfield, MA and includes 44 schools that serve 25,791 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Springfield School District spends $13,499 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Springfield School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MA state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Springfield School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 12% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Springfield School District, 22% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Springfield School District serves 14% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.