Rebecca M Johnson

55 Catherine Street
Springfield, MA 01109

www.springfieldpublicschools.com

579 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rebecca M. Johnson Elementary School is a public school located at 55 Catherine Street in Springfield, Massachusetts, serving students within the Springfield Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By providing a diverse curriculum and utilizing various resources, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success and to help them become responsible, engaged citizens.

As part of the broader Springfield Public Schools network, Rebecca M. Johnson benefits from district-wide initiatives focused on equity, literacy, and student achievement. The school places a significant emphasis on collaboration between teachers, staff, and families, recognizing that a strong partnership between home and school is vital for student success. Through its programming and dedication to excellence, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

579

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rebecca M Johnson
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	407
Black	133
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

Hispanic
407 (70.3 %)
Black
133 (23.0 %)
White
23 (4.0 %)
Two or More
15 (2.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Springfield
Phone:	(413)787-6687
Website:	http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
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

Pre-Kindergarten 70

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rebecca M Johnson
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	70
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	93
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rebecca M Johnson
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	274	47.3%
Male	305	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)