Margaret C Ells

319 Cortland Street
Springfield, MA 01109

www.springfieldpublicschools.com

141 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Margaret C. Ells School is a public elementary school located at 319 Cortland Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. As part of the Springfield Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students within the local community. The school emphasizes a foundational educational experience, aiming to prepare young learners for future success through a structured curriculum and a supportive learning environment.

The school operates under the broader mission of Springfield Public Schools, which prioritizes equitable access to high-quality education and student achievement. By maintaining an active presence within the district, Margaret C. Ells provides families with resources, faculty support, and community engagement opportunities. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative policies, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.springfieldpublicschools.com](http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com).

141

Total Students

18.3

Full-Time Teachers

7.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Margaret C Ells
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	100
Black	24
Asian	3
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

Hispanic
100 (70.9%)
Black
24 (17.0%)
Two or More
7 (5.0%)
White
5 (3.5%)
Asian
3 (2.1%)
American Indian
2 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Springfield
Phone:	(413)787-7345
Website:	http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.7
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 141