Springfield Elementary School

Springfield Elementary School, a mid-sized elementary-level community in Springfield, Georgia, operated by Effingham County, serves 876 students, covering grades pre-K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 605 students per school, that is 45% larger than typical.

Springfield Elementary School is one of 13 schools operated by Effingham County, a district that enrolls 14,560 students overall.

Demographically, Springfield Elementary School logs that White students make up the majority at 59%. Other groups include 22% Black, 11% Hispanic, 7% multiracial. That is visibly less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 75%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school currently runs with 67 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.1:1. The state averages about 13.3:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. About 64% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Effingham County runs at roughly 49%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat above the surrounding baseline.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Springfield Elementary School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 44.0% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 58.0%.

In the surrounding community, census data for Effingham County shows the typical household earns roughly $88,438 per year, 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. Across Effingham County's 13 public schools (combined enrollment of about 14,560 students), Springfield Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Effingham County Middle School, roughly 2.4 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Springfield Elementary School at 3rd of 9; the average score across the group is 54.2%.

The school occupies a rural site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Springfield Elementary School has grew 37%, going from 639 students in 2018 to 876 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 67% to 59%.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Springfield Elementary School community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.