Greater Commonwealth Virtual District

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Greenfield, Massachusetts - 1 schools

An equity score of 6/100 ranks Greater Commonwealth Virtual District #356 of 362 districts in Massachusetts (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,711 per pupil, Greater Commonwealth Virtual District ranks #394 of 396 Massachusetts districts by per-pupil spending (Massachusetts districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,155
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,711
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Greater Commonwealth Virtual District operates 1 public schools serving 1,155 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 Franklin County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,711 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 76.1% local, 10.0% state, and 13.8% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 6/100, ranked #356 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (14 AP courses district-wide), a 254.6:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 52.3% White, 25.2% Hispanic or Latino, 8.1% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Greater Commonwealth Virtual School, enrolling 1,184 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Greater Commonwealth Virtual School accounts for 100.0% of all Greater Commonwealth Virtual District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Greater Commonwealth Virtual District a distant remainder — means Greater Commonwealth Virtual District-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

Greater Commonwealth Virtual District student-counselor ratio is 255:1 — 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 Greater Commonwealth Virtual District is typically wider than the Greater Commonwealth Virtual District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Greater Commonwealth Virtual District chronic absenteeism rate is 15.9% — 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 Greater Commonwealth Virtual District is typically wider than the Greater Commonwealth Virtual 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?

13.8%
Federal
10.0%
State
76.1%
Local

Funding Equity

6
Equity Score
356 / 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 Greater Commonwealth Virtual District.

White 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
African American 8.1%
Asian 6.3%
Multiracial 7.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
14 AP courses total
254.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Greater Commonwealth Virtual District

School Enrollment
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School
1,184

How Greater Commonwealth Virtual District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Massachusetts districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Palmer Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Ware Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Dover-Sherborn Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Greater Commonwealth Virtual District?

Greater Commonwealth Virtual District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 1,155 students.

How much does Greater Commonwealth Virtual District spend per student?

Greater Commonwealth Virtual District spends $12,711 per student. The district has an equity score of 6/100, ranking #356 in Massachusetts.

What is the demographic composition of Greater Commonwealth Virtual District?

Greater Commonwealth Virtual District students are 52.3% White, 25.2% Hispanic or Latino, 8.1% African American, 6.3% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Greater Commonwealth Virtual District?

Greater Commonwealth Virtual District has an equity score of 6/100, ranking #356 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts.