German Gerena Community School

School Overview
The German Gerena Community School, located on Birnie Avenue in Springfield, Massachusetts, serves as a vital educational hub within the Springfield Public Schools district. As a community-oriented institution, the school is designed to go beyond traditional academics by fostering strong partnerships between students, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. It emphasizes a supportive learning environment that aims to meet the diverse social, emotional, and educational needs of its student population, ensuring that every child has access to the resources necessary for success.

Operating under the broader mission of the Springfield Public Schools, German Gerena Community School integrates curriculum standards with initiatives that promote student engagement and community involvement. By leveraging its role as a community school, it often acts as a center for local resources and family support, working to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application. Through its commitment to excellence and inclusivity, the school strives to prepare its students to become productive, informed, and contributing members of the Springfield community and beyond.
589
Total Students
56.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for German Gerena Community School
Demographic Student Count
White20
Hispanic456
Black86
Asian4
Two or More21
American Indian2
  • Hispanic
    456 (77.4 %)
  • Black
    86 (14.6 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (3.6 %)
  • White
    20 (3.4 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
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)787-7320
Website: http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 80
Kindergarten 90
Grade 1 78
Grade 2 93
Grade 3 82
Grade 4 91
Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for German Gerena Community School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten80
Kindergarten90
Grade 178
Grade 293
Grade 382
Grade 491
Grade 575
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for German Gerena Community School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28147.7%
Male30852.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)