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Springfield City School District

Ohio · Public School District
17
Schools
7,099
Students
$16,864
Per-Pupil Spend
+18% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
68.4%
Graduation Rate
-18.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Springfield City School District is a public school district in Ohio serving 7,099 students across 17 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 68.4% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,864 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (17)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hayward Middle School07–08339
Roosevelt Middle School07–08397
Schaefer Middle School07–08268
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Springfield High School09–121,516
SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL OF INNOVATION07–12187
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clark Early Learning CenterPK–PK387
Springfield City OnlineKG–12146
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,864+18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
24%
State
56.7%
Local (property tax)
24.4%
Federal
18.9%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
7,099
Students
—
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate68.4%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,864 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 68.4%, graduation is 18.1 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Springfield City School District?
Springfield City School District has 17 public schools, serving a total of 7,099 students.
What is the graduation rate for Springfield City School District?
The graduation rate is 68.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Springfield City School District spend per student?
Springfield City School District spends $16,864 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Springfield City School District?
No, Springfield City School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Springfield City School District serve?
Springfield City School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Springfield City School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Springfield City School District is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.