Brookfield

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Fiskdale, Massachusetts - 1 schools

An equity score of 34/100 ranks Brookfield #227 of 362 districts in Massachusetts (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $17,032 per pupil, Brookfield ranks #367 of 396 Massachusetts districts by per-pupil spending (Massachusetts districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

291
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$17,032
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Brookfield operates 1 public schools serving 291 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Worcester County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,032 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 40 of 396 Massachusetts districts by per-pupil spending. See how Massachusetts compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 8.5% local, 71.8% state, and 19.7% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 34/100, ranked #227 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 289:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 84.8% White, 7.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Brookfield Elementary, enrolling 289 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Brookfield Elementary accounts for 99.3% of all Brookfield student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Brookfield a distant remainder — means Brookfield-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Brookfield student-counselor ratio is 289:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Brookfield is typically wider than the Brookfield-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Brookfield chronic absenteeism rate is 26.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Brookfield is typically wider than the Brookfield-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

19.7%
Federal
71.8%
State
8.5%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
227 / 362
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Brookfield.

White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 2.4%
Multiracial 4.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

289:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Brookfield

School Enrollment
Brookfield Elementary
289

How Brookfield Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Massachusetts districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
River Valley Charter (District) Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Brimfield Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District) Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Hill View Montessori Charter Public (District) Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Deerfield Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Brookfield's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Massachusetts

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46,367 students · 109 schools · $34,835/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Brookfield?

Brookfield has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 291 students.

How much does Brookfield spend per student?

Brookfield spends $17,032 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #227 in Massachusetts.

What is the demographic composition of Brookfield?

Brookfield students are 84.8% White, 7.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Brookfield?

Brookfield has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #227 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts.