At a glance
Reported students
486
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
291.5
Benjamin Swan Elementary: 486 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
12.6:1 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
- 369
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about Benjamin Swan Elementary
Benjamin Swan 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 486 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, 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 (69.3%) and Black (20.6%). English learners represent 19.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Benjamin Swan Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.5 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
- 19.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.4%
- 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
- White3.1%
- Hispanic69.3%
- Black20.6%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6%
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.
William N. DeBerry
Elementary · Grades PK–05
483 reported students
Sumner Avenue
Elementary · Grades PK–05
490 reported students
Brightwood
Elementary · Grades PK–05
456 reported students
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
432 reported students
Lincoln
Elementary · Grades PK–05
431 reported students
Washington
Elementary · Grades PK–05
430 reported students
Public schools near Benjamin Swan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William N. DeBerry Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 483 | under 0.1 mi |
| Early Childhood Education Center Elementary · Springfield | PK–KG | 165 | 0.2 mi |
| Rebecca M Johnson Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 589 | 0.3 mi |
| Springfield International Academy at Johnson Elementary · Springfield | 03–05 | 38 | 0.3 mi |
| Elias Brookings Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 304 | 0.7 mi |
| Milton Bradley School Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 385 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Swan Elementary
What grades does Benjamin Swan Elementary serve?
Benjamin Swan 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 Benjamin Swan Elementary?
Benjamin Swan Elementary reported 486 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 369 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Benjamin Swan Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 486 students and 38.5 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 Benjamin Swan Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Benjamin Swan 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 Benjamin Swan Elementary in?
Benjamin Swan 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 Benjamin Swan Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include William N. DeBerry (under 0.1 mi), Early Childhood Education Center (0.2 mi), Rebecca M Johnson (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.