Springfield Elementary School

About Springfield Elementary School

Springfield Elementary inspires almost 887 curious K–5 students, aided by approximately 68 dedicated full-time educators, with a nurturing 13:1 student-teacher ratio that facilitates easy direction and bonding.

Academic performance is high with 64 % math proficiency and 70 % reading proficiency, ranking among the most outstanding elementary schools in South Carolina. Its multicultural population encompasses about 44 % White, 20 % Asian, 15 % Black, 14 % Hispanic, and multiracial and other populations, with about 34 % of the students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

?The school is famous for its nurturing mission of teamwork and differentiation by means of reading and math coaches and PLC-improved innovation in classrooms. Across town, Fort Mill residences are in hot demand—with median sales ranging from $540K to $620K, testifying to the school's under-the-radar residential charm.

Contact Information

Address

1691 SPRINGFIELD PARKWAY FORT MILL SC 29715

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Phone

(803) 584-8150

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Website

https://www.fortmillschools.org/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%

Reading 48%

State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 48% in Reading.

66

Full-time Teachers

13 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

9

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

841

Total Students

$41063

Avg. Teacher Salary

TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Springfield Elementary School

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

Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!

School Ratings

Ranked

5

of 10 in south carolina

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:35 AM -2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:20 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 46.8%

Asian 15%

Hispanic 15.9%

Black 14.9%

Two+ Races 6.7%

Native Am. 1%

White

46.8%

Asian

15%

Hispanic

15.9%

Black

14.9%

Two+ Races

6.7%

Native Am.

1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 841

47.7%

401 Female

52.3%

440 Male

Student Population

841 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Springfield Elementary School, celebrated for academic rigor and an emphasis on students first, has begun online registration for returning Pre-K–11 students for the 2025–2026 school year. See website for information.

FAQ

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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

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

What Parents Say