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Springfield City School District

1500 W Jefferson St
Springfield, OH 45506-1224
(District boundaries shown in map)
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Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,217 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Springfield City School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
17 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
7,217 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
511 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Springfield City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 66% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#734 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20%
54%
30%
60%
29%
63%
77%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
12%
8%
% Black
30%
17%
% White
43%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,039 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,074 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$123 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$123 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,039
$17,287
Spending / Student
$17,074
$17,235

Best Springfield City School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Snowhill Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
531 W Harding Rd
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 505-4410
Gr: K-6 | 426 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Mann Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
521 Mount Joy St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4280
Gr: K-6 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Kenton Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
731 E Home Rd
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4210
Gr: K-6 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Snyder Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Maiden Ln
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 505-4430
Gr: K-6 | 332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
721 E Home Rd
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4370
Gr: 7-8 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Lagonda Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 E Mccreight Ave
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4240
Gr: K-6 | 412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Warder Park-wayne Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2820 Hillside Ave
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4450
Gr: K-6 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Schaefer Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
147 S Fostoria Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4390
Gr: 7-8 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1421 Nagley St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4220
Gr: K-6 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Springfield High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 E Home Rd
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,602 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Hayward Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Clifton Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4190
Gr: 7-8 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Perrin Woods Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
431 W John St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4310
Gr: K-6 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Springfield School Of Innovation
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4120
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Tibbetts Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4260
Gr: K-6 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1515.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
631 S Yellow Springs St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4150
Gr: K-6 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1616.
Springfield City Online
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4120
Gr: 8-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
1500 W Jefferson St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4170
Gr: PK | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Springfield City School District?
Springfield City School District manages 17 public schools serving 7,217 students.
What is the rank of Springfield City School District?
Springfield City School District is ranked #747 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield City School District?
43% of Springfield City School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 12% 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 14:1, 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 $17,074 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,217 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 77% (Top 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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