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Public elementary school · Springfield Local · New Middletown, Ohio

Springfield Elementary School

Springfield Elementary School rates 4.6, right at the middle of Springfield Local's elementary schools, whose rated median is 4.6.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
4.6this school

4.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the Springfield Local median is 4.6.

#2,991 of 3,458 schools in Ohio · Springfield Local: 1 elementary schools rated, median 4.6

The brief

A Springfield Local elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,991 of 3,458 schools in Ohio and 3 of 3 in Springfield Local.

Springfield Elementary School is listed in Springfield Local, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math82%17 points above the Ohio average of 65%Grades 3–4 · 2026 OST
Reading69%6 points above the Ohio average of 63%Grades 3–4 · 2026 OST
Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2023, to 75% in 2026, across a 4-year record (2023–2026).2026 OST; 44 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
2.1
50% of the rating
Academics
8.4
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.3
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 OST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 OST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 OST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 OST. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 44442; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Springfield Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$54,432
Median home value
$172,700
Median rent
$742/mo
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
6.5%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44442; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
15
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
28
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
48.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Springfield Elementary School serve?

Springfield Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Springfield Elementary School?

Springfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Elementary School is 20.9:1. 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 OH?

Springfield Elementary School ranks #2,991 of 3,458 schools in OH.

What is Springfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Springfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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?

48.9% 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
376
Student-teacher ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Mahoning County
Rank in district
#3 of 3
Schools in district
3
District spending per student
$14,704
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 44442)
3,856
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
52.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.