At a glance
Reported students
314
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
291.5
Daniel B Brunton: 314 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
10.7:1 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
- 377
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What the reported data says about Daniel B Brunton
Daniel B Brunton is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Springfield. It is one of 64 current school records connected to Springfield. NCES reports 314 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 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.7:1, below 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 (50.3%) and White (21%). English learners represent 17% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Daniel B Brunton
- 1How do the reported 10.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.45 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
- 22%
- 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
- White21%
- Hispanic50.3%
- Black19.4%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.1%
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.
Glickman Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
310 reported students
Elias Brookings
Elementary · Grades PK–05
304 reported students
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
304 reported students
Samuel Bowles
Elementary · Grades PK–05
325 reported students
Alice B Beal Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
292 reported students
Thomas M Balliet
Elementary · Grades PK–05
291 reported students
Public schools near Daniel B Brunton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur T Talmadge Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 196 | 1.1 mi |
| Mary M Walsh Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 232 | 1.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook Elementary · East Longmeadow | PK–02 | 516 | 1.4 mi |
| Glickman Elementary Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 310 | 1.5 mi |
| Mapleshade Elementary · East Longmeadow | 03–05 | 297 | 1.9 mi |
| Frank H Freedman Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 252 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Daniel B Brunton
What grades does Daniel B Brunton serve?
Daniel B Brunton reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Springfield.
How many students attend Daniel B Brunton?
Daniel B Brunton reported 314 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 377 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Daniel B Brunton?
The calculated ratio is 10.7:1, based on 314 students and 29.45 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 Daniel B Brunton a public, charter, or magnet school?
Daniel B Brunton 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 Daniel B Brunton in?
Daniel B Brunton 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 Daniel B Brunton?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Arthur T Talmadge (1.1 mi), Mary M Walsh (1.3 mi), Meadow Brook (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.