Summary:
Springfield, Louisiana is home to a single elementary school, Springfield Elementary School, which serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade and is part of the highly-rated Livingston Parish school district (ranked 15th out of 116 districts in the state).
This school is a standout for its remarkable academic turnaround. Over the past two years, Springfield Elementary has climbed from the 51st percentile in state rankings to the 73rd percentile, earning a 4-star rating. This rapid improvement is especially impressive given that 82.78% of its 569 students qualify for free or reduced lunch, a high poverty rate that often presents additional challenges. The school is outperforming the odds, with 2025-2026 proficiency rates in English Language Arts (77%), Mathematics (73%), and Social Studies (65%) all exceeding the state averages of 70%, 67%, and 55%, respectively. Social Studies is a particular strength, with 4th graders scoring 71% proficient, notably higher than both the district (67%) and state (58%).
A key factor in this success appears to be low chronic absenteeism. At just 12.8%, the school's rate is significantly below the state average of 22.5% and even slightly under the district's 13.3%, ensuring students are consistently in class to learn. However, a potential area for focus is a grade-level performance gap: 3rd-grade ELA proficiency (72%) is 10 points lower than 4th-grade ELA proficiency (82%). This suggests the current 3rd-grade cohort may need targeted support to maintain the school's impressive upward trajectory. Overall, Springfield Elementary is a school that is clearly on the rise, delivering strong academic results for its students despite significant socioeconomic challenges.
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