Margaret C Ells serves 141 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaret C Ells ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Margaret C Ells's student population of 141 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Margaret C Ells is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
71%
26%
Black
17%
10%
White
4%
51%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Margaret C Ells?
141 students attend Margaret C Ells.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Margaret C Ells students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margaret C Ells?
Margaret C Ells has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Margaret C Ells offer ?
Margaret C Ells offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Margaret C Ells part of?
Margaret C Ells is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is Margaret C Ells located?
Margaret C Ells is located in the Bay neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Bay.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
good morning,my name is Irene malave,my son Michael b rios has been assigned to Margaret c ells elemantery school.i've never heard of the school.went to look at it today,so far I like the area,its clean,quiet,very nice.so far secure with cameras,which its every parents concern,so far I approve,but still doing my research on it. have a good day
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