Top Rankings
Springfield City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,217 students in Springfield City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Springfield City School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
17 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
7,217 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
511 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Springfield City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#751 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
12%
8%
% Black
30%
17%
% White
43%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,039 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,074 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$123 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$123 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,039
$17,287
Spending / Student
$17,074
$17,235
Best Springfield City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Snowhill Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
531 W Harding Rd
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 505-4410
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 505-4410
Grades: K-6
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Mann Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
521 Mount Joy St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4280
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4280
Grades: K-6
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Snyder Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Maiden Ln
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 505-4430
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 505-4430
Grades: K-6
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
Kenton Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
731 E Home Rd
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4210
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4210
Grades: K-6
| 468 students
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
721 E Home Rd
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4370
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4370
Grades: 7-8
| 376 students
Rank: #66.
Lagonda Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Mccreight Ave
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4240
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4240
Grades: K-6
| 412 students
Rank: #77.
Warder Park-wayne Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2820 Hillside Ave
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4450
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4450
Grades: K-6
| 402 students
Rank: #88.
Springfield High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 E Home Rd
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-2800
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,602 students
Rank: #99.
Perrin Woods Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
431 W John St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4310
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4310
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Rank: #1010.
Schaefer Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
147 S Fostoria Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4390
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4390
Grades: 7-8
| 264 students
Rank: #1111.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Nagley St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4220
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4220
Grades: K-6
| 358 students
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Tibbetts Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4260
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4260
Grades: K-6
| 394 students
Rank: #1313.
Springfield School Of Innovation
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4120
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4120
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Rank: #1414.
Hayward Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Clifton Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4190
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4190
Grades: 7-8
| 375 students
Rank: #1515.
Springfield City Online
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4120
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4120
Grades: 8-12
| 46 students
Rank: #1616.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
631 S Yellow Springs St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4150
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4150
Grades: K-6
| 424 students
Rank: n/an/a
1500 W Jefferson St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4170
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 505-4170
Grades: PK
| 417 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Springfield City School District?
Springfield City School District manages 17 public schools serving 7,217 students.
What is the rank of Springfield City School District?
Springfield City School District is ranked #746 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield City School District?
43% of Springfield City School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Springfield City School District?
Springfield City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Springfield City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,074 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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