German Gerena Community School
621 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic | 484 |
| Black | 82 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 32 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic484 (77.9%)
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Black82 (13.2%)
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Two or More32 (5.2%)
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White20 (3.2%)
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Asian2 (0.3%)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 98 |
| Kindergarten | 66 |
| Grade 1 | 94 |
| Grade 2 | 92 |
| Grade 3 | 91 |
| Grade 4 | 93 |
| Grade 5 | 87 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 314 | 50.6% |
| Male | 307 | 49.4% |
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