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Springfield School District

Vermont · Public School District
4
Schools
1,219
Students
$31,586
Per-Pupil Spend
+120% nat'l
50.5%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
77.0%
Graduation Rate
-9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Springfield School District is a public school district in Vermont serving 1,219 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 77.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $31,586 is above average for a US public school district. 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Elm Hill SchoolPK–02390
Union Street School03–05250
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Riverside Middle School06–08254
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Springfield High School09–12325
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$31,586+120% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
82%
State
81.8%
Local (property tax)
6.9%
Federal
11.3%

State funding accounts for 82% 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
4
Schools
1,219
Students
51%
Free Lunch
$32K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate77.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateVermont →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $31,586 per pupil — 120% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 77.0%, graduation is 9.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Springfield School District?
Springfield School District has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,219 students.
What is the graduation rate for Springfield School District?
The graduation rate is 77.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Springfield School District spend per student?
Springfield School District spends $31,586 per pupil — 120% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Springfield School District?
51% of students in Springfield School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Springfield School District?
No, Springfield School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Springfield School District serve?
Springfield School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Springfield School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Springfield School District is 42/100. 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.