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Springfield City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,099 students in Springfield City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Springfield City School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
17 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
7,099 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
440 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Springfield City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#751 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.52
# American Indian Students
10 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
765 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
7%
# Black Students
1,835 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
26%
17%
# White Students
3,340 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
47%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,115 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
387
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
492
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
595
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
515
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
586
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
565
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
568
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
553
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
505
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
529
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
639
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
515
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
357
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
293
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,322 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,358 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$123 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$123 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,322
$17,216
Spending / Student
$17,358
$17,164
Best Springfield City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Snowhill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
531 W Harding Rd
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 505-4410
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 505-4410
Grades: K-6
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Mann Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
521 Mount Joy St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4280
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4280
Grades: K-6
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Snyder Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Maiden Ln
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 505-4430
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 505-4430
Grades: K-6
| 301 students
Rank: #44.
Kenton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
731 E Home Rd
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4210
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4210
Grades: K-6
| 469 students
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
721 E Home Rd
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4370
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4370
Grades: 7-8
| 397 students
Rank: #66.
Lagonda Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Mccreight Ave
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4240
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4240
Grades: K-6
| 363 students
Rank: #77.
Warder Park-wayne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2820 Hillside Ave
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4450
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4450
Grades: K-6
| 407 students
Rank: #88.
Springfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 E Home Rd
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-2800
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,516 students
Rank: #99.
Perrin Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
431 W John St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4310
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4310
Grades: K-6
| 379 students
Rank: #1010.
Schaefer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
147 S Fostoria Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4390
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4390
Grades: 7-8
| 268 students
Rank: #1111.
Kenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Nagley St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4220
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4220
Grades: K-6
| 402 students
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Tibbetts Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4260
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4260
Grades: K-6
| 340 students
Rank: #1313.
Springfield School Of Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4120
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4120
Grades: 7-12
| 187 students
Rank: #1414.
Hayward Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Clifton Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4190
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4190
Grades: 7-8
| 339 students
Rank: #1515.
Springfield City Online
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4120
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4120
Grades: K-12
| 146 students
Rank: #1616.
Fulton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
631 S Yellow Springs St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4150
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4150
Grades: K-6
| 368 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clark Early Learning Center
Magnet School
1500 W Jefferson St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4170
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4170
Grades: PK
| 387 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Springfield City School District?
Springfield City School District manages 17 public schools serving 7,099 students.
What is the rank of Springfield City School District?
Springfield City School District is ranked #751 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield City School District?
47% of Springfield City School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Springfield City School District?
Springfield City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Springfield City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,358 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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