Hiram L Dorman

www.springfieldpublicschools.com

271 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hiram L. Dorman Elementary School is a public school located in the Liberty Heights neighborhood of Springfield, Massachusetts. Serving students from kindergarten through grade five, the school is part of the Springfield Public Schools district. Its mission is centered on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic achievement and personal growth, ensuring that all students are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic fundamentals, utilizing a standards-based curriculum to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Beyond the classroom, Hiram L. Dorman focuses on character development and social-emotional learning, aiming to create a safe and inclusive culture for students, families, and staff. For more detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic resources, families are encouraged to visit the official Springfield Public Schools website.

271

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hiram L Dorman
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	190
Black	40
Asian	4
Two or More	13

Hispanic
190 (70.1 %)
Black
40 (14.8 %)
White
24 (8.9 %)
Two or More
13 (4.8 %)
Asian
4 (1.5 %)

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)787-7554
Website:	http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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 28

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hiram L Dorman
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	39
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hiram L Dorman
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	131	48.3%
Male	140	51.7%

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