C
Below Average
56/100

Springfield Ball Charter School

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 2530 E Ash St, Springfield, IL 62703
Overall
C
56/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 43rd percentile in Illinois
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.76 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 38th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

56
Repit Score
out of 100
394
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%43/1000.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%38/100Students gain 0.76 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.19 in 2009–19; 22nd percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 61% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −1 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−4 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency11% (−11 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White27%22%reading -11 pts, math -9 pts37th percentile (list)
Black8%3%reading -4 pts, math -3 pts42nd percentile (list)
Multiracial25%5%reading -8 pts, math -20 pts32nd percentile (list)
Low-income22%12%reading -8 pts, math -12 pts47th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2530 E Ash St
City Springfield
ZIP Code 62703
District 1737080
NCES School ID 173708003773
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 62703

Understanding the community around Springfield Ball Charter School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $43,760
Per Capita Income $25,918
Poverty Rate 19.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%
High School or Higher 83.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $95,600
Median Rent $948
Owner-Occupied 55.0%
Renter-Occupied 45.0%
View full data for ZIP 62703 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Springfield Ball Charter School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.7%
Female 53.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 40.9%
White 39.6%
Two or More Races 14.2%
Hispanic/Latino 4.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 394
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Springfield Ball Charter School?
Springfield Ball Charter School has a Repit School Score of 56 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Springfield Ball Charter School?
Springfield Ball Charter School has 394 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Springfield Ball Charter School serve?
Springfield Ball Charter School serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Springfield Ball Charter School receive per student?
Springfield Ball Charter School receives $24,858 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Springfield Ball Charter School in 62703 ▼
Avg Home Value
$98,416
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,128
1-Year Change
+15.3%
% Renters
45.0%

Other Schools in 62703

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026