HOMER STREET

Homer Street is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Springfield school district, located in Springfield, MA with about 444 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 27 teachers, Homer Street has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

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Homer Street School is a public elementary school located at 43 Homer Street in Springfield, Massachusetts (01109). As part of the Springfield Public Schools district, it serves the local community by providing foundational education to young students, focusing on academic development and school readiness within the city’s urban framework.

The school operates under the broader mission and administrative guidance of the Springfield Public Schools system, which emphasizes equitable access to quality education, community engagement, and preparing students for future academic success. Families looking for specific information regarding enrollment, academic programming, school policies, or contact details can visit the district's official website at http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com.

For more information, contact Homer Street at (413) 787-7526 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.