German Gerena Community School

School Overview
The German Gerena Community School, located on Birnie Avenue in Springfield, Massachusetts, serves as a vital educational hub within the Springfield Public Schools district. As a community-oriented institution, the school is designed to go beyond traditional academics by fostering strong partnerships between students, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. It emphasizes a supportive learning environment that aims to meet the diverse social, emotional, and educational needs of its student population, ensuring that every child has access to the resources necessary for success.

Operating under the broader mission of the Springfield Public Schools, German Gerena Community School integrates curriculum standards with initiatives that promote student engagement and community involvement. By leveraging its role as a community school, it often acts as a center for local resources and family support, working to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application. Through its commitment to excellence and inclusivity, the school strives to prepare its students to become productive, informed, and contributing members of the Springfield community and beyond.
621
Total Students
55.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for German Gerena Community School
Demographic Student Count
White20
Hispanic484
Black82
Asian2
Two or More32
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    484 (77.9%)
  • Black
    82 (13.2%)
  • Two or More
    32 (5.2%)
  • White
    20 (3.2%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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)787-7320
Website: http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 55.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 98
Kindergarten 66
Grade 1 94
Grade 2 92
Grade 3 91
Grade 4 93
Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for German Gerena Community School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten98
Kindergarten66
Grade 194
Grade 292
Grade 391
Grade 493
Grade 587
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for German Gerena Community School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31450.6%
Male30749.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)