Sumner Avenue Elementary School

Sumner Elementary School is a great place to start the day for your kids in Liberty Heights.

Sumner Avenue Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

45 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA

Forest Park Neighborhood

Springfield Public Schools

495 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

The Sumner Avenue School is a public elementary school located on Sumner Avenue in the Forest Park neighborhood of Springfield. Home to the Koala Bears, the school serves over 500 children in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The main school building houses students in kindergarten through fifth grade while a separate wing houses the preschool students. The school is known for its one-time student, Theodor Seuss Geisel, who attended the school and went on to become one of the most successful children’s book writers of all time, Dr. Seuss. Originally constructed around 1910, the school underwent renovations around 1998 to upgrade the facility and accommodate more students. In addition to core instruction in math, reading, science and social studies, students can also participate in before-school and after-school clubs and tutorial programs. Activities include Science Lab, Student Council and the Recycling Team. The school also features a fully-equipped computer lab, a Cornerstone Literacy initiative and an excellent faculty—all in an effort to create a positive environment where all students strive for excellence.

School Details

Head of School
James Mccann

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
22%

Reading Proficiency
22%

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

22%

Math Proficiency

22%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

17.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

254:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.2%

Female

47.8%

Hispanic

67.2%

Black

18.5%

White

8.7%

Two or more races

3.3%

Asian or Pacific Islander

2.2%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 parent

10/19/2025

Summer ave is a wonderful, welcoming school. The teachers are simply amazing and so caring towards the children. They make the best of what little funding they have and I just wished they had more. I do wish they would give more homework but overall they’re doing a great job!

1.0 parent

9/18/2025

My son comes home bruised and no one knows what happened And I'm so upset what do I do. I've called the school the bus ..this is crazy he's non verbal autistic..and it's outrageous

5.0 parent

10/29/2017

This is a lovely school. My son was welcomed with open arms on day one. His needs were addressed immediately. Most importantly the staff conveys a warm, safe and friendly environment for the kids.

1.0 other

11/21/2014

I don't think it's okay to have kids sitting outside in the cold until 8:30am

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List Price Range

$201K - $653K

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Average Home Value

$318,279

Median Lot Size

6,098 Sq Ft

% Renters

60%

Average Household Income

$63,568

% of College Grads

22.5%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,806 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

16.6%

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Massachusetts Hampden County Springfield 01108 Forest Park

Sumner Avenue Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Springfield, MA and is served by the Springfield Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 495 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Sumner Avenue Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $318,279. Discover additional schools in the area, like Springfield High School, Liberty Preparatory Academy High School, Amherst Regional High School, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sumner Avenue Elementary School.

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