SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SPRINGFIELD PLATTEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

400 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Springfield Elementary School, located at 765 Main St in Springfield, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Platteview Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. It typically serves children in the early stages of their education, providing a structured curriculum designed to build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging curiosity and lifelong learning.

Beyond its core academics, Springfield Elementary is known for being an integral part of the small-town fabric of Springfield. The school prioritizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure that students receive well-rounded support throughout their formative years. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students not only for the transition to middle school but also to become engaged and responsible members of their community.

400

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	362
Hispanic	20
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
362 (90.5%)
Hispanic
20 (5.0%)
Two or More
9 (2.2%)
Black
7 (1.8%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
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:	SPRINGFIELD PLATTEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)253-2245
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 26

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 46