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Springfield Elementary

Elementary School · Charleston 01 · Charleston, SC

A Charleston 01 elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2130 Pinehurst Avenue, Charleston, SC 29414

  • Math 46% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 49% proficient (2022)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$16,635
Chronic Absenteeism16.5%

Students at Springfield Elementary score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency46%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 48% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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 SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

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 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Transit 19Minimal Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,389/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charleston), 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

$91,976

Median home value

$380,600

Median rent

$1,639/mo

College educated

52.5%

Homeownership

61.3%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29414; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Drayton Hall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–51.4 mi655Compare →
Belle Hall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–5Not available657Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Charleston 01

Schools in district
82
Rank in district
#51 of 79
District spending per student
$16,635NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Springfield Elementary is listed in Charleston 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Springfield Elementary

Springfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Charleston, SC, part of Charleston 01, serving approximately 674 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #761 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Springfield Elementary

What grades does Springfield Elementary serve?

Springfield Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Springfield Elementary?

Springfield Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 674 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Springfield Elementary rank in SC?

Springfield Elementary ranks #761 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Springfield Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Springfield Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Springfield Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Springfield Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Springfield Elementary a Title I school?

No, Springfield Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

100.0% of students at Springfield Elementary 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 – 5th
Enrollment
674
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Charleston County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.5%
Area population (ZIP 29414)
43,717
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
37
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 29414; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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