Arthur T Talmadge

www.springfieldpublicschools.com

232 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Arthur T. Talmadge Elementary School is a public school located in the Sixteen Acres neighborhood of Springfield, Massachusetts. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Springfield Public Schools district. It is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school places a strong focus on building a supportive community, encouraging active family engagement, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. By utilizing the resources provided by the Springfield Public Schools district, Arthur T. Talmadge implements a curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its local student population. Its location on Allen Street makes it a central hub for families in the southeastern part of the city.

232

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arthur T Talmadge
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	150
Black	39
Asian	8
Two or More	14

Hispanic
150 (64.7 %)
Black
39 (16.8 %)
White
21 (9.1 %)
Two or More
14 (6.0 %)
Asian
8 (3.4 %)

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)787-7249
Website:	http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
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 20

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Arthur T Talmadge
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	38
Grade 1	26
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Arthur T Talmadge
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	108	46.6%
Male	124	53.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)