Springfield Ball Charter School

www.sps186.org/o/ballcharter/

Charter School 384 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Springfield Ball Charter School, located at 2530 E Ash St in Springfield, Illinois, is a public charter school that operates under the Springfield Public Schools District 186. As a charter institution, it is granted more autonomy in its curriculum and operations compared to traditional public schools, allowing it to focus on specific educational models—often centered on project-based learning and an integrated, rigorous academic approach—designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

The school is well-regarded for fostering a community-focused environment that prioritizes parent involvement and small-group instruction. By emphasizing personalized learning and critical thinking, Springfield Ball Charter aims to prepare students for long-term academic success. Its location in the heart of Springfield makes it a central hub for families seeking an alternative educational experience that balances the standards of the public school system with the specialized flexibility of a charter program.

384

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Springfield Ball Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	18
Black	144
Asian	2
Two or More	55
American Indian	1

White
164 (42.7 %)
Black
144 (37.5 %)
Two or More
55 (14.3 %)
Hispanic
18 (4.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Springfield SD 186
Phone:	(217)525-3275
Website:	http://www.sps186.org/o/ballcharter/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 43

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Springfield Ball Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	44
Grade 6	43
Grade 7	43
Grade 8	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Springfield Ball Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	209	54.4%
Male	175	45.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)