Excellent
#127 of 967 schools in NE
Top 13% in state
Springfield Elementary School
Elementary School · Springfield Platteview Community Schools · Springfield, NE
A Springfield Platteview Community Schools elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
940 MAIN ST, Springfield, NE 68059
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Springfield Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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 Springfield Elementary School 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average366/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,210
Median home value
$351,900
Median rent
$1,198/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
86.1%
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68059; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sword of the Spirit Elementary-high SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Ashbury Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | 3.8 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Patriot ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–6 | 4.2 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Westmont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | 4.3 mi | 272 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Springfield Platteview Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Springfield Elementary School is listed in SPRINGFIELD PLATTEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Springfield Elementary School
Springfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Springfield, NE, part of Springfield Platteview Community Schools, serving approximately 379 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #127 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Springfield Elementary School
What grades does Springfield Elementary School serve?
Springfield Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Springfield Elementary School?
Springfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Springfield Elementary School rank in NE?
Springfield Elementary School ranks #127 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Springfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Springfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Springfield Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Springfield Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Springfield Elementary School a charter school?
No, Springfield Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Springfield Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Springfield Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Springfield Elementary School?
18.7% of students at Springfield Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sarpy County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (402) 253-2245
- Area population (ZIP 68059)
- 3,354
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 68059; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; 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.