CHESTNUT ACADEMY
Chestnut Academy is a public elementary school located at 355 Plainfield Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. As part of the Springfield Public Schools district, the academy serves a diverse student population, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience within a supportive community environment. The school is dedicated to fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, utilizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for success in higher grade levels.
The academy emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community to ensure student achievement. By maintaining a focus on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, Chestnut Academy aims to create an inclusive learning atmosphere that addresses the unique needs of each child. For more specific information regarding their academic programs, school calendar, and district resources, parents and community members can visit the official Springfield Public Schools website.
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
CHESTNUT ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Springfield, MA with about 419 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Springfield
- Total Students:
- 419
- Teachers:
- 36.76
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 419 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHESTNUT ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 84% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 84.2%
- Black or African American
- 10.7%
- White
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.