Greater Commonwealth Virtual District

Greenfield, Massachusetts — 1 schools

1,155
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,756
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Greater Commonwealth Virtual District operates 1 public schools serving 1,155 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 1,184 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Franklin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,756 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 76.1% local, 10.0% state, and 13.8% 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 — 6/100, ranked #355 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (14 AP courses district-wide), a 254.6:1 student-counselor ratio, 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.

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

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Greater Commonwealth Virtual 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

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
355 / 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 Franklin County county, where this district is located.

$1,287
Studio/mo
$1,422
1 BR/mo
$1,866
2 BR/mo
$2,237
3 BR/mo
$2,471
4 BR/mo

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Greater Commonwealth Virtual District?

Greater Commonwealth Virtual District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,155 students.

How much does Greater Commonwealth Virtual District spend per student?

Greater Commonwealth Virtual District spends $12,756 per student. The district has an equity score of 6/100, ranking #355 in Massachusetts.

What is the average rent near Greater Commonwealth Virtual District?

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

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 schools. 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 #355 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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