1. Home
  2. Pennsylvania
  3. Quakertown
  4. Palisades School District
  5. Springfield Elementary School

Springfield Elementary School

Summary:

Springfield Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, serving 208 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Palisades School District, which is ranked 97 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Springfield Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with exceptional academic performance. The school's PSSA test scores are significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates of 73.8% in Math, 100% in Science, and 81.6% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in Science, with 100% of students proficient or better. Springfield Elementary also ranks among the top 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for both female and male students, as well as its White, Low Socio-Economic Status (SES), and Disabled student populations.

While Springfield Elementary School outperforms the state and district averages, some nearby schools, such as Hopewell Elementary and Liberty Bell Elementary (both part of the Southern Lehigh School District), also demonstrate strong academic performance. In contrast, schools in the Bethlehem Area School District have significantly lower proficiency rates compared to Springfield Elementary and the state averages. Additionally, Springfield Elementary has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients and higher per-student spending, which may contribute to its academic success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1950 Route 212
       Quakertown, PA  18951-3327

(610) 847-5131

District: Palisades School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
98th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $31,383 Help


Students who attend Springfield Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Palisades Middle School
High:    Palisades High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  208

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.2%
Hispanic:
2.4%
Two or more races:
1.0%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.4% Help


 See top rated Pennsylvania elementary schools

 Compare Springfield Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Springfield Elementary School ranks better than 93.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Palisades School District! (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.92. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.2%), Hispanic (2.4%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 27.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Springfield Elementary School is 12.6, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Palisades School District! (See more...)
Help
Compare Springfield Elementary School employs 16.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Springfield Elementary School is $31,383. 1 elementary schools in the Palisades School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Springfield Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield Elementary School 98th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Springfield Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Disabled students:
Male students:
White students:


Palisades School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Palisades School District 97th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Springfield Elementary School?

Rank History for Springfield Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Springfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.67 176th 1302 86.5%
2004 83.05 191st 1308 85.4%
2005 84.87 83rd 1299 93.6%
2006 82.46 149th 1545 90.4%
2007 66.54 575th 1555 63.0%
2008 80.64 194th 1551 87.5%
2009 68.01 517th 1549 66.6%
2010 74.51 360th 1579 77.2%
2011 69.26 522nd 1597 67.3%
2012 61.53 793rd 1599 50.4%
2013 69.70 513th 1519 66.2%
2014 74.15 389th 1467 73.5%
2015 81.81 225th 1474 84.7%
2016 75.49 379th 1554 75.6%
2017 72.60 441st 1547 71.5%
2018 82.94 221st 1530 85.6%
2019 81.48 248th 1544 83.9%
2021 71.46 414th 1433 71.1%
2022 88.43 121st 1534 92.1%
2023 85.76 178th 1534 88.4%
2024 89.92 98th 1526 93.6%
See the entire list of Pennsylvania Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Springfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.08 206th 1432 85.6%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Springfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 89.21 86th 1488 94.2%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Springfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.97 124th 1043 88.1%
2024 88.02 88th 1084 91.9%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Springfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 88.47 101st 1495 93.2%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Springfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.39 194th 1236 84.3%
2024 85.43 113th 1229 90.8%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Springfield Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 
Help






Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Springfield Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Springfield Elementary School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Springfield Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 342 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1989 345 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1990 326 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1991 335 2 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1992 302 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1993 299 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1994 288 0 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 296
1995 299 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1996 299 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1997 300 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1998 315 2 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1999 294 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2000 280 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2001 278 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2002 252 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2003 252 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2004 252 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2005 262 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2006 253 6 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 262
2007 242 5 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 250
2008 270 5 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 279
2009 257 3 2 2 1 n/a n/a 2 267
2010 257 7 2 3 1 n/a n/a 1 271
2011 248 5 1 2 1 0 1 0 258
2012 238 3 2 3 1 0 1 0 248
2013 232 2 1 2 1 0 1 0 239
2014 208 4 1 7 1 0 3 0 224
2015 199 1 0 6 0 3 1 0 210
2016 186 0 0 7 0 3 1 0 197
2017 184 0 0 9 0 1 5 0 199
2018 180 0 0 8 0 1 6 0 195
2019 191 0 0 9 1 1 6 0 208
2020 208 0 0 10 1 0 2 0 221
2021 217 0 0 6 1 0 2 0 226
2022 208 0 0 9 0 0 3 0 220
2023 201 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 208
2024 200 1 0 5 0 0 2 0 208

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Springfield Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 345 20.8 16.5 n/a
1989 347 20.8 16.6 n/a
1990 331 20.8 15.9 0
1991 342 20.8 16.4 n/a
1992 309 18.1 17.0 n/a
1993 305 15.8 19.3 n/a
1994 296 14.8 20.0 n/a
1995 305 13.8 22.1 n/a
1996 305 13.8 22.1 n/a
1997 303 13.8 22.0 n/a
1998 322 15.8 20.4 n/a
1999 299 18.0 16.6 n/a
2000 282 18.6 15.2 4.3
2001 280 16.6 16.9 5.7
2002 253 16.8 15.1 5.9
2003 253 16.8 15.1 5.9
2004 253 17.5 14.5 5.5
2005 265 17.0 15.6 5.7
2006 262 17.4 15.1 10.3
2007 250 17.9 14.0 8.8
2008 279 18.0 15.5 9.3
2009 267 17.4 15.3 14
2010 271 17.5 15.4 18.1
2011 258 16.5 15.6 15.1
2012 248 17.3 14.2 14.5
2013 239 17.2 13.8 15.1
2014 224 16.5 13.5 22.8
2015 210 17.0 12.3 25.7
2016 197 17.0 11.5 23.9
2017 199 17.4 11.4 20.6
2018 195 17.4 11.1 24.1
2019 208 17.0 12.2 25.5
2020 221 17.2 12.8 29.4
2021 226 19.3 11.7 22.6
2022 220 20.5 10.7 19.1
2023 208 17.1 12.1 26.9
2024 208 16.4 12.6 27.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Springfield Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 345 20.8 16.5 n/a
1989 347 20.8 16.6 n/a
1990 331 20.8 15.9 0
1991 342 20.8 16.4 n/a
1992 309 18.1 17.0 n/a
1993 305 15.8 19.3 n/a
1994 296 14.8 20.0 n/a
1995 305 13.8 22.1 n/a
1996 305 13.8 22.1 n/a
1997 303 13.8 22.0 n/a
1998 322 15.8 20.4 n/a
1999 299 18.0 16.6 n/a
2000 282 18.6 15.2 4.3
2001 280 16.6 16.9 5.7
2002 253 16.8 15.1 5.9
2003 253 16.8 15.1 5.9
2004 253 17.5 14.5 5.5
2005 265 17.0 15.6 5.7
2006 262 17.4 15.1 10.3
2007 250 17.9 14.0 8.8
2008 279 18.0 15.5 9.3
2009 267 17.4 15.3 14
2010 271 17.5 15.4 18.1
2011 258 16.5 15.6 15.1
2012 248 17.3 14.2 14.5
2013 239 17.2 13.8 15.1
2014 224 16.5 13.5 22.8
2015 210 17.0 12.3 25.7
2016 197 17.0 11.5 23.9
2017 199 17.4 11.4 20.6
2018 195 17.4 11.1 24.1
2019 208 17.0 12.2 25.5
2020 221 17.2 12.8 29.4
2021 226 19.3 11.7 22.6
2022 220 20.5 10.7 19.1
2023 208 17.1 12.1 26.9
2024 208 16.4 12.6 27.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Springfield Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $298 (1.4%) $21,383 (98.6%) $21,682
2020 $192 (0.8%) $24,217 (99.2%) $24,409
2021 $667 (2.8%) $22,840 (97.2%) $23,507
2022 $1,241 (4.0%) $30,142 (96.0%) $31,383

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Springfield Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 248th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 178th of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Springfield Elementary School)58.380.5
 22.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Springfield Elementary School)7577.8
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Springfield Elementary School)77.177.8
 0.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Springfield Elementary School)91.491.7
 0.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield Elementary School)88.677.7
 10.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Springfield Elementary School)65.768.7
 3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield Elementary School)81.861.3
 20.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Springfield Elementary School)68.275.9
 7.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Springfield Elementary School)91.491.7
 0.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Springfield Elementary School)82.672.8
 9.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students208208
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic95
 44.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White191201
 5.2%
Two or More Races62
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.5%26.9%
 1.4%

Schools Near Springfield Elementary School








Frequently Asked Questions about Springfield Elementary School

Students at Springfield Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic.

Yes. Springfield Elementary School ranks in the top 6.4% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students who attend Springfield Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Palisades Middle School
High : Palisades High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 208 students attended Springfield Elementary School.


Rate Springfield Elementary School!



Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...


Compare to nearby schools

PAPennsylvania Elementary School Rankings

PAPennsylvania District Rankings

Schools in Quakertown, PA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Springfield Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 1406 milliseconds.