Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Springfield (2025)

Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 29 schools in Springfield, Illinois. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.

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25
Elizabeth Graham Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 6.0
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34
Laketown Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 8.4
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23
Matheny-Withrow Elem SchSpringfield · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.3
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21
Washington Middle SchoolSpringfield · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 10.3
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25
Enos Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.1
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23
U S Grant Middle SchoolSpringfield · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 11.1
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23
Jane Addams Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.6
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25
Hazel Dell Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.7
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65
Lincoln Magnet SchoolSpringfield · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 12.0
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18
Jefferson Middle SchoolSpringfield · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 12.0
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28
Wilcox Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.1
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19
McClernand Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.5
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18
Feitshans Elem SchSpringfield · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.5
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21
Fairview Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.6
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18
Harvard Park Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.8
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26
Black Hawk Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.0
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43
Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolSpringfield · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 13.1
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22
Southern View Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.2
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40
Lindsay SchoolSpringfield · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 13.7
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33
Butler Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.1
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19
Lanphier High SchoolSpringfield · Public HighStudents per teacher: 14.3
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19
Dubois Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.1
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33
Springfield Ball Charter SchoolSpringfield · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.2
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17
Ridgely Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 15.6
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20
Springfield Southeast High SchSpringfield · Public HighStudents per teacher: 15.8
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49
Sandburg Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.4
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47
Springfield High SchoolSpringfield · Public HighStudents per teacher: 16.6
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84
Iles Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.0
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52
Owen Marsh Elem SchoolSpringfield · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 18.0

#	School	Sector	Students per teacher	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Elizabeth Graham Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	6.0	25.1 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	241
2	Laketown Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	8.4	34.4 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	135
3	Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	10.3	22.9 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	216
4	Washington Middle School Springfield · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	10.3	20.8 Lower 50%	8% Math proficiency	516
5	Enos Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	11.1	25.3 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	245
6	U S Grant Middle School Springfield · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	11.1	23.0 Lower 50%	10% Math proficiency	498
7	Jane Addams Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	11.6	22.5 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	243
8	Hazel Dell Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	11.7	24.5 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	140
9	Lincoln Magnet School Springfield · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	12.0	65.0 Top 50%	42% Math proficiency	300
10	Jefferson Middle School Springfield · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	12.0	18.2 Lower 50%	5% Math proficiency	517
11	Wilcox Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	12.1	27.9 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	241
12	McClernand Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	12.5	18.9 Lower 50%	12% Math proficiency	213
13	Feitshans Elem Sch Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	12.5	17.7 Lower 50%	7.5% Math proficiency	288
14	Fairview Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	12.6	21.0 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	302
15	Harvard Park Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	12.8	18.3 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	370
16	Black Hawk Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	13.0	26.0 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	234
17	Benjamin Franklin Middle School Springfield · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	13.1	42.8 Lower 50%	29% Math proficiency	709
18	Southern View Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	13.2	21.8 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	171
19	Lindsay School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	13.7	40.2 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	438
20	Butler Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	14.1	33.3 Lower 50%	32% Math proficiency	367
21	Lanphier High School Springfield · High · Grades 9–12	Public	14.3	19.1 Lower 50%	14% Math proficiency	1,117
22	Dubois Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	15.1	19.4 Lower 50%	13% Math proficiency	469
23	Springfield Ball Charter School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–8	Charter	15.2	33.4 Lower 50%	28% Math proficiency	394
24	Ridgely Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	15.6	17.2 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	343
25	Springfield Southeast High Sch Springfield · High · Grades 9–12	Public	15.8	19.8 Lower 50%	14% Math proficiency	1,229
26	Sandburg Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	16.4	49.3 Lower 50%	47% Math proficiency	279
27	Springfield High School Springfield · High · Grades 9–12	Public	16.6	47.3 Lower 50%	35% Math proficiency	1,308
28	Iles Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades 1–8	Public	18.0	84.1 Top 10%	89% Math proficiency	414
29	Owen Marsh Elem School Springfield · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	18.0	52.0 Top 50%	52% Math proficiency	324

Elizabeth Graham Elem School in Springfield leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Springfield with Students per teacher 6.0. Of the 29 schools shown, 28 are public, 1 are charter.

For the full picture see the wider Illinois lowest student–teacher ratio rankings, every school on the Springfield page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best ratio school in Springfield?

Elizabeth Graham Elem School in Springfield, Illinois ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Springfield with Students per teacher 6.0 (Enrollment: 241).

How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Springfield ranked?

Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.

Are these 2025 rankings official?

No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.