Summary:
Springfield, Georgia is home to one elementary school, Springfield Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 5 and is part of the highly-rated Effingham County district, ranked in the top 10% of Georgia districts.
Springfield Elementary School has earned a consistent 4-star rating for three consecutive years, though its state ranking has fluctuated, moving from 261st to 196th, then settling at 313th most recently. The school generally outperforms state averages across subjects, but the most recent 2025-2026 data reveals a significant concern: math proficiency dropped sharply across all grade levels compared to the prior year. The most dramatic decline was in 5th grade math, which fell from 66.4% to 44.8% proficient—a drop of over 21 points—leaving the school below both the district and state averages in that subject. Third and 4th grade math also declined by 8 and 10 points, respectively, though they remain above state averages. Science scores also dipped by nearly 8 points but still exceed the state average. In contrast, the most recent ELA data (2024-2025) showed the school exceeding state averages in all grades, with 5th grade ELA (58.2%) even surpassing the district average.
On a positive note, the school maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 12.0%, well below the state's 17.7%, and benefits from a favorable 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio with per-student spending of $16,071. With 64.5% of students receiving free/reduced lunch, the school serves a majority low-income population yet still achieves above-average results in most areas. The sharp math declines in 2025-2026, particularly in 5th grade, are the key issue parents should watch, as they represent a notable shift from the school's otherwise stable performance and may warrant questions about curriculum changes or instructional support moving forward.
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