William N. DeBerry

www.springfieldpublicschools.com

244 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

William N. DeBerry Elementary School, located at 670 Union Street in Springfield, Massachusetts, is a public school within the Springfield Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth in a supportive, community-centered environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors, placing a strong focus on core subjects while integrating essential social-emotional development.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school acts as a vital hub for the local neighborhood, encouraging strong partnerships between educators, families, and community stakeholders. By leveraging the resources provided by the Springfield Public Schools system, the faculty and staff at DeBerry work to create an inclusive atmosphere that meets the varied learning needs of their students. The school remains committed to cultivating a safe and engaging atmosphere where young learners are encouraged to develop the skills, character, and curiosity necessary to thrive as they progress through their academic careers.

244

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William N. DeBerry
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	165
Black	61
Two or More	8

Hispanic
165 (67.6 %)
Black
61 (25.0 %)
White
10 (4.1 %)
Two or More
8 (3.3 %)

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)787-7582
Website:	http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
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 20

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William N. DeBerry
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	37
Grade 5	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William N. DeBerry
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	124	50.8%
Male	120	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)