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Springfield International Academy at Johnson

55 Catherine Street, Springfield, MA 01109Springfield →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 03–05Non-Charter
31
Students
Total enrolled
$33,774
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 135% vs nat'l
9.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 36% vs nat'l
34/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 32% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 31 students in grades 03–05 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
135% above average funding
District spends $33,774 per pupil, 135% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 34th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Springfield International Academy at Johnson is a small elementary in Springfield, Massachusetts, serving grades 03–05 with 31 students. The district invests $33,774 per student — 135% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. A neighborhood opportunity score of 34/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Springfield International Academy at Johnson

31
Total Students
9.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
3
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (03–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution13 male · 18 female
42%
58%
Male 42%Female 58%
Student Composition
16%
58%
23%
Asian3%
White16%
Hispanic / Latino58%
Black23%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 251113002898

Academic Outcomes at Springfield International Academy at Johnson

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
34
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 34th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 8th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 01109

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$33,774Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$33,774
State avg
$28,509
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$14,861
Student Support$6,417
Administration$4,053
Operations$5,066
Other$3,377
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $33,774 spent per student, an estimated $14,962 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
80%
State government
79.9%
Local (property tax)
1.4%
Federal programs
18.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $33,774/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (34/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
German Gerena Community SchoolFrederick HarrisRebecca M JohnsonEdward P. Boland School
+14 more
↓
Middle
John F Kennedy MiddleForest Park MiddleSpringfield Legacy AcademyKiley Academy
↓
High School
Springfield Central HighRoger L. Putnam Vocational Technical AcademyHigh School Of CommerceSpringfield High School of Science and Technology
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades03 – 05
Location—
CountyHampden County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSpringfield →
Phone: (413)787-6687
NCES ID: 251113002898
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Springfield seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Springfield
High
Springfield Central High
2,095 students · 09–12
● 34 opp
High
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
1,360 students · 09–12
● 34 opp
High
High School Of Commerce
1,103 students · 09–12
● 33 opp
High
Springfield High School of Science and Technology
1,087 students · 09–12
● 34 opp
High
John J Duggan Academy
815 students · 06–12
● 34 opp
High
The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning
631 students · 06–12
● 41 opp
Elem
German Gerena Community School
589 students · PK–05
● 41 opp
Elem
Frederick Harris
581 students · PK–05
● 46 opp
District School Rankings
Location
55 Catherine Street, Springfield, MA 01109
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.