WILLIAM N. DEBERRY

William N. DeBerry is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Springfield school district, located in Springfield, MA with about 261 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 22 teachers, William N. DeBerry has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

William N. DeBerry Elementary School, located at 670 Union Street in Springfield, Massachusetts, is a public school within the Springfield Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth in a supportive, community-centered environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors, placing a strong focus on core subjects while integrating essential social-emotional development.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school acts as a vital hub for the local neighborhood, encouraging strong partnerships between educators, families, and community stakeholders. By leveraging the resources provided by the Springfield Public Schools system, the faculty and staff at DeBerry work to create an inclusive atmosphere that meets the varied learning needs of their students. The school remains committed to cultivating a safe and engaging atmosphere where young learners are encouraged to develop the skills, character, and curiosity necessary to thrive as they progress through their academic careers.

For more information, contact William N. DeBerry at (413) 787-7582 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

670 Union Street
Springfield, MA 01109
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WILLIAM N. DEBERRY is a public Title I school in Springfield, MA with about 261 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Springfield
Total Students:
261
Teachers:
22
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 261 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAM N. DEBERRY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 74% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
73.9%
Black or African American
20.3%
White
5.4%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

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.