At a glance
Reported students
292
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
291.5
Alice B Beal Elementary: 292 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 259
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.01
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about Alice B Beal Elementary
Alice B Beal Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Springfield. It is one of 64 current school records connected to Springfield. NCES reports 292 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, close to the Massachusetts median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (56.2%) and Black (17.1%). English learners represent 17% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Alice B Beal Elementary
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.7%
- Hispanic56.2%
- Black17.1%
- Asian6.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Springfield
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thomas M Balliet
Elementary · Grades PK–05
291 reported students
Elias Brookings
Elementary · Grades PK–05
304 reported students
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
304 reported students
Hiram L Dorman
Elementary · Grades PK–05
279 reported students
Kensington International School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
278 reported students
Glenwood
Elementary · Grades PK–05
275 reported students
Public schools near Alice B Beal Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 430 | 0.7 mi |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence Elementary · Charter · Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence (Distri | KG–05 | 354 | 0.8 mi |
| White Street Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 378 | 1.2 mi |
| Blueberry Hill Elementary · Longmeadow | KG–05 | 362 | 1.3 mi |
| Frederick Harris Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 570 | 1.4 mi |
| Kensington International School Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 278 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Alice B Beal Elementary
What grades does Alice B Beal Elementary serve?
Alice B Beal Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Springfield.
How many students attend Alice B Beal Elementary?
Alice B Beal Elementary reported 292 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 259 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Alice B Beal Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 292 students and 24.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Alice B Beal Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Alice B Beal Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Springfield attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Alice B Beal Elementary in?
Alice B Beal Elementary is part of Springfield, based in Springfield, MA, which operates 64 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Alice B Beal Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Washington (0.7 mi), Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence (0.8 mi), White Street (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.