Springfield Ball Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8

2530 E Ash St, Springfield, IL

394 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Nicole N Gales

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
30%

Reading Proficiency
39%

B-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

39%

Math Proficiency

30%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 26	Full Time Teachers 26
Teachers in First or Second Year 6.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female 50.3%	Male 45.7%
Black 44.7%	White 35.3%
Two or more races 17.8%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0 other

5/13/2026

I attended Ball Charter school for the very last half of my 7th grade, and then my full 8th grade experience.I had a lot of emotional issues even being transferred to the school, and the staff did try their best to adquately support me and my parents through this transition. The few good teachers th...

1.0 parent

11/9/2025

This school is absolutely terrible and I’m sorry for the students that have to attend.

1.0 other

8/19/2025

This school drains potential, I am a 7th grader who goes to Franklin middle school but I went to ball charter for elementary school and ever since covid the school has been non functional. There is no math program aside from making you do a multiplication website for three years straight even after...

5.0 parent

9/17/2023

I have two children enrolled. Both have had good experiences despite being very different. I have on occasion had a difference of opinion with a teacher but they’ve always been respectful and interested in helping my children and honest with me. My kids are safe here and they are doing well academic...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Springfield Southeast High School

9th to 12th
Public

C+

Springfield Learning Academy

9th to 12th
Public

The Hope Learning Academy

2nd to 12th
Private

Illinois Sangamon County Springfield 62703

Springfield Ball Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-8 in Springfield, IL and is served by the Springfield School District No. 186 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 394 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Springfield Ball Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Springfield Southeast High School, Springfield Learning Academy, The Hope Learning Academy, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Springfield Ball Charter School.

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