Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (District)

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Sturbridge, Massachusetts - 1 schools

An equity score of 19/100 ranks Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (District) #344 of 362 districts in Massachusetts (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $19,150 per pupil, Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (District) ranks #287 of 396 Massachusetts districts by per-pupil spending (Massachusetts districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

357
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$19,150
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (District) operates 1 public schools serving 357 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary 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 $19,150 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 396 Massachusetts districts by per-pupil spending. See how Massachusetts compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 77.9% local, 11.8% state, and 10.3% 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 19/100, ranked #344 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.

a 178:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 23.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 58.1% White, 33.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.8% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School, enrolling 356 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School accounts for 99.7% of all Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (District) student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (District) a distant remainder — means Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (District)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (District) student-counselor ratio is 178:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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

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

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (District) chronic absenteeism rate is 23.9% — 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 Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (District) is typically wider than the Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public 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?

10.3%
Federal
11.8%
State
77.9%
Local

Funding Equity

19
Equity Score
344 / 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 Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (District).

White 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
African American 4.8%
Multiracial 2.5%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

178:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (District)

School Enrollment
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School
Charter
356

How Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (District) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
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Comparisons are relative to Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (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 Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (District)?

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (District) has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 357 students.

How much does Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (District) spend per student?

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (District) spends $19,150 per student. The district has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #344 in Massachusetts.

What is the demographic composition of Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (District)?

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (District) students are 58.1% White, 33.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.8% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (District)?

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (District) has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #344 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts.