District Overview
Headquartered at 1550 Main Street in Springfield, Massachusetts, Springfield Public Schools serves as an essential educational hub within a vibrant midsize city setting. As an active, traditional public school district, it manages 66 operational schools that collectively serve more than 23,600 students across a complete educational continuum from prekindergarten through 12th grade, alongside specialized ungraded programs. The district embodies a rich, multicultural learning environment reflecting the broader Springfield metropolitan region, providing students from early childhood to high school graduation with access to a comprehensive array of academic and developmental opportunities.

To support its expansive student body, Springfield Public Schools maintains a robust professional workforce totaling over 8,540 full-time equivalent staff members. Academic instruction is anchored by nearly 4,150 full-time equivalent teachers, who work alongside roughly 935 instructional aides to provide targeted classroom assistance and individualized student support. Additionally, an extensive network of approximately 3,460 full-time equivalent support personnel manages operational, administrative, and student-service needs across all campuses. This dedicated staffing infrastructure highlights the district's commitment to maintaining a well-resourced, collaborative environment where educators, families, and researchers can engage in advancing student success.
66
Total Schools
23,670
Total Students
4,149.5
Full-Time Teachers
5.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Springfield
Demographic Student Count
White1,866
Hispanic16,192
Black4,262
Asian411
Two or More878
American Indian33
Pacific Islander5
  • Hispanic
    16,192 (68.5%)
  • Black
    4,262 (18.0%)
  • White
    1,866 (7.9%)
  • Two or More
    878 (3.7%)
  • Asian
    411 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    33 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Springfield
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary33
Middle14
High13
Other7
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:66
Students:23,670*
Teachers (FTE):4,149.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.7
Schools in Springfield
Found 67 Schools
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th