Springfield Preparatory Charter School (District)

Springfield, Massachusetts — 1 schools

487
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$22,173
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Springfield Preparatory Charter School (District) operates 1 public schools serving 487 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 486 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 $22,173 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 74.1% local, 6.8% state, and 19.1% 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 — 31/100, ranked #253 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 162:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 23.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.4% Hispanic or Latino, 20.2% African American, 4.3% White across the district's schools.

Springfield Preparatory Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Springfield Preparatory Charter School (District) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Springfield Preparatory Charter 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

Springfield Preparatory Charter School (District) student-counselor ratio is 162:1 — 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

Springfield Preparatory Charter School (District) chronic absenteeism rate is 23.0% — 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 Springfield Preparatory Charter School (District) is typically wider than the Springfield Preparatory Charter 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?

19.1%
Federal
6.8%
State
74.1%
Local

Funding Equity

31
Equity Score
253 / 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 Springfield Preparatory Charter School (District).

White 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 72.4%
African American 20.2%
Asian 1.2%
Multiracial 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

162:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Springfield Preparatory Charter School (District)

School Enrollment
Springfield Preparatory Charter School
Charter
486

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Springfield Preparatory Charter School (District)?

Springfield Preparatory Charter School (District) has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 487 students.

How much does Springfield Preparatory Charter School (District) spend per student?

Springfield Preparatory Charter School (District) spends $22,173 per student. The district has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #253 in Massachusetts.

What is the average rent near Springfield Preparatory 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 demographic composition of Springfield Preparatory Charter School (District)?

Springfield Preparatory Charter School (District) students are 72.4% Hispanic or Latino, 20.2% African American, 4.3% White, 1.2% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Springfield Preparatory Charter School (District)?

Springfield Preparatory Charter School (District) has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #253 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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