Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (District)

Sturbridge, Massachusetts — 1 schools

357
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$19,178
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 smaller districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 356 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Worcester County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,178 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 77.9% local, 11.8% state, and 10.3% 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 — 13/100, ranked #349 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

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.

Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School accounts for 100.0% of all Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (District) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — 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

13
Equity Score
349 / 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 Worcester County county, where this district is located.

$1,206
Studio/mo
$1,410
1 BR/mo
$1,749
2 BR/mo
$2,247
3 BR/mo
$2,637
4 BR/mo

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

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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 schools, 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 $19,178 per student. The district has an equity score of 13/100, ranking #349 in Massachusetts.

What is the average rent near Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School (District)?

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

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 schools. 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 13/100, ranking #349 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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