How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Needham | Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Needham, Massachusetts | Springfield, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 5,594 | 23,873 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 66 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.1:1 | 10.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Needham | Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $28,303 | $33,774 |
| Federal Revenue | 4.1% | 18.7% |
| State Revenue | 20.3% | 79.9% |
| Local Revenue | 75.6% | 1.4% |
Needham
Federal State Local
Springfield
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Needham | Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.1% | 9.0% |
| African American | 3.3% | 18.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.9% | 67.2% |
| Asian | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.0% | 3.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Needham | Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 69 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 7 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 216.3:1 | 207.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.9% | 51.0% |
School Types
Needham
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Springfield
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.