Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential (District)

Fitchburg, Massachusetts — 1 schools

344
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$19,797
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential (District) operates 1 public schools serving 344 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 282 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 $19,797 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 79.8% local, 9.4% state, and 10.9% 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 — 28/100, ranked #283 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 (4 AP courses district-wide), a 57.8:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 58.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 57.0% White, 26.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.5% African American across the district's schools.

Sizer School: a North Central Charter Essential School accounts for 100.0% of all Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential (District) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential (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

Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential (District) student-counselor ratio is 58:1 — 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

Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential (District) chronic absenteeism rate is 58.5% — 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?

10.9%
Federal
9.4%
State
79.8%
Local

Funding Equity

28
Equity Score
283 / 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 Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential (District).

White 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
African American 7.5%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 6.5%
Other 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
4 AP courses total
57.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
58.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential (District)

School Enrollment
Sizer School: a North Central Charter Essential School
Charter
282

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential (District)?

Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential (District) has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 344 students.

How much does Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential (District) spend per student?

Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential (District) spends $19,797 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #283 in Massachusetts.

What is the average rent near Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential (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 Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential (District)?

Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential (District) students are 57.0% White, 26.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.5% African American, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential (District)?

Sizer School: A North Central Charter Essential (District) has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #283 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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