Springfield Plains Elem School

www.clarkston.k12.mi.us/sp/

505 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Springfield Plains Elementary School is a public school located in Clarkston, Michigan, and serves as part of the Clarkston Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum and modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its students for future success while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their local community.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Springfield Plains prides itself on maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider Clarkston community. The school environment is characterized by a focus on inclusivity and student-centered growth, often utilizing various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs to cater to the diverse interests and talents of its students. With its location on Holcomb Road, the school remains a cornerstone of the neighborhood, prioritizing a safe and nurturing atmosphere where young learners are encouraged to reach their full potential.

505

Total Students

35.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Springfield Plains Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	453
Hispanic	21
Black	7
Asian	9
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
453 (89.7 %)
Hispanic
21 (4.2 %)
Two or More
14 (2.8 %)
Asian
9 (1.8 %)
Black
7 (1.4 %)
American Indian
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:	Clarkston Community School District
Phone:	(248)623-3800
Website:	http://www.clarkston.k12.mi.us/sp/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 77