How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Springfield | Wachusett |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Springfield, Massachusetts | Jefferson, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 23,873 | 6,836 |
| Number of Schools | 66 | 13 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.7:1 | 14.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Springfield | Wachusett |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $33,774 | $19,035 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.7% | 6.4% |
| State Revenue | 79.9% | 37.2% |
| Local Revenue | 1.4% | 56.4% |
Springfield
Federal State Local
Wachusett
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Springfield | Wachusett |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9.0% | 80.4% |
| African American | 18.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67.2% | 9.1% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 3.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Springfield | Wachusett |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 69 | 21 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 207.5:1 | 635.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 51.0% | 18.0% |
School Types
Springfield
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Wachusett
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.