Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District)

Boston, Massachusetts — 1 schools

278
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$24,098
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District) operates 1 public schools serving 278 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 293 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Suffolk County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,098 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 76.6% local, 8.1% state, and 15.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 18/100, ranked #334 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 293:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 25.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.3% African American, 37.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% White across the district's schools.

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District) student-counselor ratio is 293:1 — 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 Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District) is typically wider than the Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District)-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District) chronic absenteeism rate is 25.6% — 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 Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District) is typically wider than the Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District)-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

15.3%
Federal
8.1%
State
76.6%
Local

Funding Equity

18
Equity Score
334 / 362
State Rank
38
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Suffolk County county, where this district is located.

$2,359
Studio/mo
$2,476
1 BR/mo
$2,941
2 BR/mo
$3,526
3 BR/mo
$3,894
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District).

White 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
African American 56.3%
Multiracial 1.4%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

293:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District)

School Enrollment
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School
Charter
293

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District)?

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District) has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 278 students.

How much does Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District) spend per student?

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District) spends $24,098 per student. The district has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #334 in Massachusetts.

What is the average rent near Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Suffolk County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District)?

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District) students are 56.3% African American, 37.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% White, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District)?

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (District) has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #334 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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