INDIAN ORCHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Indian Orchard Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Springfield school district, located in Indian Orchard, MA with about 638 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 46 teachers, Indian Orchard Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Indian Orchard Elementary School, located at 95 Milton Street in the Indian Orchard neighborhood of Springfield, Massachusetts, is a primary educational institution within the Springfield Public Schools district. As a community-focused school, it serves students in the surrounding area, providing a foundation in core academic subjects while emphasizing the importance of a supportive learning environment. The school reflects the district’s commitment to urban education, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population through a structured curriculum and faculty dedicated to student growth.

As part of the broader Springfield Public Schools system, the school operates under the district’s mission to prepare students for academic success and future challenges. Families associated with the school have access to the district's centralized resources, including information on school calendars, enrollment policies, and educational initiatives available through the official Springfield Public Schools website. Whether through extracurricular engagement or classroom instruction, Indian Orchard Elementary functions as a key pillar in the local community, fostering early learning and social development for the children of Indian Orchard.

For more information, contact Indian Orchard Elementary at (413) 787-7255 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.