Springfield Elem School

14620 Springfield Ave
Midlothian, IL 60445

www.msd143.com/springfield

311 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Springfield Elementary School, located at 14620 Springfield Avenue in Midlothian, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the community. As part of the local public school district, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic growth and social development for students in their early formative years. The facility serves as a neighborhood hub, emphasizing fundamental education and the cultivation of essential skills necessary for students to progress confidently to middle school.

The school is noted for its focus on providing a structured curriculum that aligns with state educational standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond the classroom, Springfield Elementary often prioritizes the development of a strong school culture, encouraging parental involvement and community engagement to enrich the overall educational experience. By maintaining a focus on both character development and academic excellence, the school aims to prepare its students for future success within the Midlothian area and beyond.

311

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Springfield Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	151
Black	65
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
151 (48.6%)
White
71 (22.8%)
Black
65 (20.9%)
Two or More
14 (4.5%)
American Indian
7 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Midlothian SD 143
Phone:	(708)388-4121
Website:	http://www.msd143.com/springfield
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 45