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#1277 of 1,793 schools in MA
Benjamin Swan Elementary
Elementary School · Springfield · Springfield, MA
A Springfield elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
680 Union Street, Springfield, MA 01109
- Math 14% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Swan Elementary score 15% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2022, to 15% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Benjamin Swan Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,756/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,821
Median home value
$203,100
Median rent
$1,112/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
45.9%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William N. DeberryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK | 0.2 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Rebecca M JohnsonEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| Springfield International Academy at JohnsonEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 3–5 | 0.3 mi | 32 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Springfield
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #46 of 61
- District spending per student
- $26,900NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benjamin Swan Elementary is listed in Springfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin Swan Elementary
Benjamin Swan Elementary is a public elementary school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield, serving approximately 499 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,277 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin Swan Elementary
What grades does Benjamin Swan Elementary serve?
Benjamin Swan Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Benjamin Swan Elementary?
Benjamin Swan Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Swan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Swan Elementary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benjamin Swan Elementary rank in MA?
Benjamin Swan Elementary ranks #1,277 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Benjamin Swan Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin Swan Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Benjamin Swan Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Swan Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Benjamin Swan Elementary a charter school?
No, Benjamin Swan Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benjamin Swan Elementary a Title I school?
No, Benjamin Swan Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 499
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (413) 787-7526
- Area population (ZIP 01109)
- 31,418
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 29.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01109; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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