At a glance
Reported students
621
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
55.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
291.5
German Gerena Community School: 621 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
11.1:1 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
- 481
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60.15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8:1
What the reported data says about German Gerena Community School
German Gerena Community School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Springfield. It is one of 64 current school records connected to Springfield. NCES reports 621 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 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, 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 (77.9%) and Black (13.2%). English learners represent 23.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 27.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking German Gerena Community School
- 1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 55.9 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 2 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
- 23.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 27.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White3.2%
- Hispanic77.9%
- Black13.2%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.2%
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.
Rebecca M Johnson
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589 reported students
Edward P. Boland School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
587 reported students
Indian Orchard Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
580 reported students
Frederick Harris
Elementary · Grades PK–05
570 reported students
Sumner Avenue
Elementary · Grades PK–05
490 reported students
Benjamin Swan Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
486 reported students
Public schools near German Gerena Community School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 456 | 0.3 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 431 | 0.3 mi |
| Philip G Coburn Elementary · West Springfield | PK–05 | 699 | 0.9 mi |
| Springfield Public Day Elementary School Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 33 | 1.1 mi |
| Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School Elementary · Springfield | PK–08 | 432 | 1.2 mi |
| Edward P. Boland School Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 587 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about German Gerena Community School
What grades does German Gerena Community School serve?
German Gerena Community School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Springfield.
How many students attend German Gerena Community School?
German Gerena Community School reported 621 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 481 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at German Gerena Community School?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 621 students and 55.9 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 German Gerena Community School a public, charter, or magnet school?
German Gerena Community School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is German Gerena Community School in?
German Gerena Community School 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 German Gerena Community School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brightwood (0.3 mi), Lincoln (0.3 mi), Philip G Coburn (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.