Average
#1080 of 1,793 schools in MA
Margaret C Ells
School · Springfield · Springfield, MA
A Springfield school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
319 Cortland Street, Springfield, MA 01109
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 64 schools in Springfield.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
View breakdown
View breakdown
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Margaret C Ells 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 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,756/100K
Powered by
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK | 0.9 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Hiram L DormanEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Rebecca M JohnsonEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Swan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 499 | 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
- #40 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
Margaret C Ells is listed in Springfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Margaret C Ells
Margaret C Ells is a public school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield, serving approximately 138 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,080 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Margaret C Ells
What grades does Margaret C Ells serve?
Margaret C Ells serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Margaret C Ells?
Margaret C Ells has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret C Ells?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret C Ells is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Margaret C Ells rank in MA?
Margaret C Ells ranks #1,080 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Margaret C Ells's MySchoolScout rating?
Margaret C Ells has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Margaret C Ells a charter school?
No, Margaret C Ells is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Margaret C Ells a Title I school?
No, Margaret C Ells is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 138
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampden County
- Phone
- (413) 787-7345
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.