Public schools in Springfield, OR
21 open public schools with an address in Springfield, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
21
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,928
21 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Oregon median 17.1:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Springfield public schools
The federal directory lists 21 public schools in Springfield, OR: 12 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high. The 21 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,928 students, an average of 425 per school. The largest campus is Springfield High School (1,229 students), and the largest elementary school is Riverbend Elementary School (424).
Every listed school belongs to Springfield SD 19. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 17.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 72% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Springfield
Elementary schools in Springfield
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Elementary School Springfield SD 19 | KG–05 | 345 | 17.4:1 | |
| Douglas Gardens Elementary School Springfield SD 19 | KG–05 | 293 | 16.5:1 | |
| Elizabeth Page Elementary School Springfield SD 19 | KG–05 | 291 | 14.8:1 | |
| Guy Lee Elementary School Springfield SD 19 | KG–05 | 325 | 16.6:1 | |
| Maple Elementary School Springfield SD 19 | KG–05 | 257 | 17.1:1 | |
| Mt Vernon Elementary School Springfield SD 19 | KG–05 | 354 | 15:1 | |
| Ridgeview Elementary School Springfield SD 19 | KG–05 | 371 | 19.1:1 | |
| Riverbend Elementary School Springfield SD 19 | KG–05 | 424 | 17:1 | |
| Thurston Elementary School Springfield SD 19 | KG–05 | 348 | 17.4:1 | |
| Two Rivers Dos Rios Elementary Springfield SD 19 | KG–05 | 376 | 16.5:1 | |
| Walterville Elementary School Springfield SD 19 | KG–05 | 172 | 20.4:1 | |
| Yolanda Elementary School Springfield SD 19 | KG–05 | 362 | 18:1 |
Middle schools in Springfield
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Stewart Middle School Springfield SD 19 | 06–08 | 460 | 17.4:1 | |
| Briggs Middle School Springfield SD 19 | 06–08 | 419 | 18.9:1 | |
| Hamlin Middle School Springfield SD 19 | 06–08 | 573 | 16.3:1 | |
| Thurston Middle School Springfield SD 19 | 06–08 | 524 | 18.1:1 |
High schools in Springfield
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Arts and Academics Springfield SD 19 · Magnet | 09–12 | 231 | 16.6:1 | |
| Gateways High School Springfield SD 19 | 09–12 | 101 | 12.8:1 | |
| Springfield High School Springfield SD 19 | 09–12 | 1,229 | 18.7:1 | |
| Thurston High School Springfield SD 19 | 09–12 | 1,215 | 20.9:1 | |
| Willamette Leadership Academy Springfield SD 19 · Charter | 06–12 | 258 | 28.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.5%
- Hispanic24.7%
- Black1%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial6.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 21 Springfield schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,928 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Springfield
How many public schools are in Springfield, OR?
The current NCES directory lists 21 open public schools with a location address in Springfield: 12 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high. Together they reported 8,928 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Springfield?
All listed public schools with an address in Springfield belong to Springfield SD 19. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Springfield?
Springfield High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Springfield, with 1,229 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Springfield?
Yes. 1 of the 21 public schools in Springfield are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Willamette Leadership Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Springfield schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Springfield public schools is 17.4:1, similar to the Oregon school median of 17.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Springfield guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Oregon cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Oregon cities