Lindsay School

3600 FIELDING DR SPRINGFIELD IL 62711

Top 25% School in Illinois

Ranked 19 of 205 in Illinois

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About Lindsay School

Lindsay School is a public elementary school located at 3600 Fielding Drive in Springfield, IL. Part of Springfield Public Schools District 186, it serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, with approximately 423–458 students and a student–teacher ratio of around 14:1 to 15:1. The school offers a well-rounded curriculum, including art, music, and physical education, within a nurturing environment dedicated to academic and personal growth.

Contact Information

Address

3600 FIELDING DR SPRINGFIELD IL 62711

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Phone

(217) 546-0200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 54%
Reading 54%
State average proficiency is 54% in Math and 54% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
423
Total Students
$55391
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 19 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Lindsay School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

19

of 205 in Illinois

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Early dismissal on Wednesday at 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 38.5%
Asian 6.9%
Hispanic 5.9%
Black 38.8%
Two+ Races 9.7%
Native Am. 1%
White
38.5%
Asian
6.9%
Hispanic
5.9%
Black
38.8%
Two+ Races
9.7%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 423
48.7%
206 Female
51.3%
217 Male

Student Population

423 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Meet the Teacher Night is scheduled for August 14 (grades 1–5) and August 15 (kindergarten) from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The First Annual District 186 Back to School Event will take place on July 31 from 3:00–7:00 PM, fostering community connection as the 2025–26 school year begins.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does Lindsay School serve? A1. Lindsay School serves kindergarten through fifth grade. Q2. How many students attend, and what’s the student–teacher ratio? A2. The school has approximately 423–458 students, with a student–teacher ratio of about 14:1 to 15:1. Q3. What are the school’s daily hours? A3. Students attend from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM on most days—Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday—with early dismissal at 2:00 PM on Wednesdays. Q4. What are the office hours? A4. The school office operates from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Q5. What’s the latest behind-the-scenes project or event at Lindsay? A5. The “Lindsay Lightning Brew Crew” is a special initiative where students run a coffee cart—building academic and life skills. There’s also a school-wide back-to-school event planned for July 31, and upcoming “Meet the Teacher” evenings in August.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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