Brightwood

255 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107

www.springfieldpublicschools.com

471 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Brightwood School, located at 471 Plainfield Street in Springfield, Massachusetts, is a key institution within the Springfield Public Schools district. Serving a diverse urban community, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. As part of a larger district-wide commitment to education, Brightwood focuses on preparing its students for success in future academic pursuits by implementing structured curricula and providing necessary resources to support various learning needs.

The school places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Springfield community. By promoting a culture of collaboration and accountability, Brightwood strives to create a safe and supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For those looking for more detailed information regarding the school's specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or administrative policies, the official Springfield Public Schools website provides comprehensive resources and updates.

471

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brightwood
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	401
Black	45
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Hispanic
401 (85.1 %)
Black
45 (9.6 %)
White
22 (4.7 %)
Two or More
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
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)787-7238
Website:	http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 60

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 71