Mary M Walsh

www.springfieldpublicschools.com

261 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Mary M. Walsh Elementary School, located at 50 Empress Court in Springfield, Massachusetts, is part of the Springfield Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education aligned with the district's broader academic standards and strategic goals. As a public institution, it is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that supports student growth, literacy, and social-emotional development.

The school operates under the administration of Springfield Public Schools, which prioritizes college and career readiness through a diverse curriculum and various community-based initiatives. Families interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or current programs are encouraged to visit the official district website at [www.springfieldpublicschools.com](http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com) to access resources and contact information for the school’s main office.

261

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

8.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary M Walsh
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	174
Black	41
Asian	1
Two or More	10

Hispanic
174 (66.7 %)
Black
41 (15.7 %)
White
35 (13.4 %)
Two or More
10 (3.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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)787-7448
Website:	http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.4
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 27

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 43