Benjamin Swan Elementary

www.springfieldpublicschools.com

486 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Based on the information provided, here is a summary description of the school:

Homer Street School is a public elementary school located at 43 Homer Street in Springfield, Massachusetts (01109). As part of the Springfield Public Schools district, it serves the local community by providing foundational education to young students, focusing on academic development and school readiness within the city’s urban framework.

The school operates under the broader mission and administrative guidance of the Springfield Public Schools system, which emphasizes equitable access to quality education, community engagement, and preparing students for future academic success. Families looking for specific information regarding enrollment, academic programming, school policies, or contact details can visit the district's official website at http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com.

486

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Swan Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	337
Black	100
Asian	5
Two or More	29

Hispanic
337 (69.3%)
Black
100 (20.6%)
Two or More
29 (6.0%)
White
15 (3.1%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)

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:	Springfield
Phone:	(413)787-7526
Website:	http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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

Pre-Kindergarten 53

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Benjamin Swan Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	53
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Benjamin Swan Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	233	47.9%
Male	253	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)