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#660 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 23% in state

Springfield EL Sch

Elementary School · Northwestern Sd · East Springfield, PA

A Northwestern Sd elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

11911 Bond St PO Box 248 PO Box 248, East Springfield, PA 16411

  • Math 61% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+9.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+25.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
District spending per student$17,905
Chronic Absenteeism24%

Students at Springfield EL Sch score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency61%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 57% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
66%
ELA
53%
2024
Math
61%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

105%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Springfield EL Sch 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,000

Median home value

$144,200

Median rent

$794/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

79.4%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elk Valley EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–44.4 mi553Compare →
Northwestern EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.9K–5Not available338Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Northwestern Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$17,905NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Springfield EL Sch is listed in Northwestern SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Springfield EL Sch

Springfield EL Sch is a public elementary school in East Springfield, PA, part of Northwestern Sd, serving approximately 179 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #660 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Springfield EL Sch

What grades does Springfield EL Sch serve?

Springfield EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Springfield EL Sch?

Springfield EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Springfield EL Sch is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Springfield EL Sch rank in PA?

Springfield EL Sch ranks #660 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Springfield EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Springfield EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Springfield EL Sch has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Springfield EL Sch a charter school?

No, Springfield EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Springfield EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Springfield EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Springfield EL Sch?

105.0% of students at Springfield EL Sch 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
179
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Erie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.0%
Area population (ZIP 16411)
1,287
Area median age
43.6
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 16411; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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