Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School (District)

Chicopee, Massachusetts — 1 schools

261
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$27,634
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School (District) operates 1 public schools serving 261 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 261 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 $27,634 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 62.5% local, 6.2% state, and 31.3% 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 — 29/100, ranked #273 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 76.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Use the school table below to drill into any individual campus for its own demographic and resource profile.

Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School (District) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School (District)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School (District) chronic absenteeism rate is 76.6% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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

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

Where does the funding come from?

31.3%
Federal
6.2%
State
62.5%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
273 / 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

Programs & Resources

76.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School (District)

School Enrollment
Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School
Charter
261

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School (District)?

Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School (District) has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 261 students.

How much does Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School (District) spend per student?

Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School (District) spends $27,634 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #273 in Massachusetts.

What is the average rent near Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School (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 equity score for Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School (District)?

Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School (District) has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #273 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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