SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Springfield Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Midlothian SD 143 school district, located in Midlothian, IL with about 355 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Springfield Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Springfield Elementary School, located at 14620 Springfield Avenue in Midlothian, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the community. As part of the local public school district, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic growth and social development for students in their early formative years. The facility serves as a neighborhood hub, emphasizing fundamental education and the cultivation of essential skills necessary for students to progress confidently to middle school.

The school is noted for its focus on providing a structured curriculum that aligns with state educational standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond the classroom, Springfield Elementary often prioritizes the development of a strong school culture, encouraging parental involvement and community engagement to enrich the overall educational experience. By maintaining a focus on both character development and academic excellence, the school aims to prepare its students for future success within the Midlothian area and beyond.

For more information, contact Springfield Elem School at (708) 388-4121 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

14620 Springfield Av
Midlothian, IL 60445-2833
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SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Midlothian, IL with about 355 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Midlothian SD 143
Total Students:
355
Teachers:
23.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 355 students

White
43.9%
Hispanic/Latino
26.2%
Black or African American
19.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.9%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.4%

Female
45.1%
Male
54.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.