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Springfield

Massachusetts · Public School District
65
Schools
23,572
Students
$33,774
Per-Pupil Spend
+135% nat'l
Free Lunch Rate
83.0%
Graduation Rate
-3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Springfield is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 23,572 students across 65 schools. It includes 33 elementary, 15 middle, 13 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $33,774 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (65)
Elementary Schools33 schools
Other Schools4 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$33,774+135% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
80%
State
79.9%
Local (property tax)
1.4%
Federal
18.7%

State funding accounts for 80% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
65
Schools
23,572
Students
Free Lunch
$34K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $33,774 per pupil — 135% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 65 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Springfield?
Springfield has 65 public schools, serving a total of 23,572 students.
What is the graduation rate for Springfield?
The graduation rate is 83.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Springfield spend per student?
Springfield spends $33,774 per pupil — 135% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Springfield?
No, Springfield does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Springfield serve?
Springfield serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Springfield?
The median opportunity score across schools in Springfield is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.