Summary:
Zip code 31329, encompassing the Springfield, GA area, is home to one elementary school: Springfield Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 5 within the highly-rated Effingham County district.
Springfield Elementary School is a large school with 876 students and a favorable 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio, supported by per-student spending of $16,071. The school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 64.5% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. Despite this, chronic absenteeism is a notable strength at just 12.0%, significantly better than the state average of 17.7%. Academically, the school outperforms state averages in most areas. In 5th grade science, 57.8% of students are proficient, which is 13.6 points above the state. In math, 3rd graders (65.4% proficient) and 4th graders (54.3% proficient) also exceed state averages, though 5th grade math (44.8%) is only marginally above the state mark.
The most significant concern is a sharp decline in mathematics proficiency across all grade levels from the 2024-2025 to the 2025-2026 school year. The drops were substantial: 3rd grade fell by 8.1 points, 4th grade by 10.2 points, and 5th grade by a striking 21.6 points. Science also declined by 7.8 points. This downward trend pushed the school below district averages in 4th and 5th grade math, a reversal from the prior year when it exceeded them. However, the school's state ranking only slipped from #196 to #313 (84th to 74th percentile), suggesting many schools statewide experienced similar declines. While the school remains a solid performer within a top-tier district, the consistent math declines—especially the 5th grade drop—represent the key area for parents to monitor in the coming year.
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