Hampden Charter School of Science East (District)

Chicopee, Massachusetts — 1 schools

549
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$18,558
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hampden Charter School of Science East (District) operates 1 public schools serving 549 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 938 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hampden County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,558 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 76.7% local, 11.7% state, and 11.6% 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 #333 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 390.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 13.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 39.0% Hispanic or Latino, 31.1% White, 22.5% African American across the district's schools.

Hampden Charter School of Science East accounts for 100.0% of all Hampden Charter School of Science East (District) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Hampden Charter School of Science East (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

Hampden Charter School of Science East (District) student-counselor ratio is 391:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Hampden Charter School of Science East (District) chronic absenteeism rate is 13.1% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

11.6%
Federal
11.7%
State
76.7%
Local

Funding Equity

18
Equity Score
333 / 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 Hampden County county, where this district is located.

$1,219
Studio/mo
$1,382
1 BR/mo
$1,734
2 BR/mo
$2,127
3 BR/mo
$2,296
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Hampden Charter School of Science East (District).

White 31.1%
Hispanic or Latino 39.0%
African American 22.5%
Asian 3.7%
Multiracial 2.8%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
14 AP courses total
390.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Hampden Charter School of Science East (District)

School Enrollment
Hampden Charter School of Science East
Charter
938

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hampden Charter School of Science East (District)?

Hampden Charter School of Science East (District) has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 549 students.

How much does Hampden Charter School of Science East (District) spend per student?

Hampden Charter School of Science East (District) spends $18,558 per student. The district has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #333 in Massachusetts.

What is the average rent near Hampden Charter School of Science East (District)?

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

What is the demographic composition of Hampden Charter School of Science East (District)?

Hampden Charter School of Science East (District) students are 39.0% Hispanic or Latino, 31.1% White, 22.5% African American, 3.7% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hampden Charter School of Science East (District)?

Hampden Charter School of Science East (District) has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #333 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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