- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pittsfield, MA
Allendale
Federal NCES profile for Allendale, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250963001516
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allendale earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Pittsfield · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 236
- students enrolled
Allendale has class sizes smaller than 88% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allendale ranks #5 of 10 schools in Pittsfield, MA.
School address
District: Pittsfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250963001516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Allendale shrank from 273 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 250963001516 · Pittsfield, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 9.1:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Taconic High (824 students)
Allendale shrank from 273 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Allendale in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Taconic High
Taconic High
824 students
- Pittsfield Hig
Pittsfield High
727 students
- Theodore Herbe
Theodore Herberg Middle
587 students
- John T Reid Mi
John T Reid Middle
407 students
- Silvio O Conte
Silvio O Conte Community
379 students
- This school 236
Allendale
236 students
What this shows Allendale reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Allendale compares
Allendale is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 12% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,885
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
African American 17.8%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Allendale is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Pittsfield reports $24,885 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Allendale Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taconic High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pittsfield High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Theodore Herberg Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John T Reid Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silvio O Conte Community | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allendale's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Pittsfield
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Silvio O Conte Community
Standard public school
379 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Egremont
Standard public school
376 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Morningside Community School
Standard public school
376 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Williams
Standard public school
264 students 11:1 students per teacher
Crosby
Standard public school
249 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Stearns
Standard public school
224 students 7.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Allendale
How many students attend Allendale?
Allendale has 236 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pittsfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allendale?
The student-teacher ratio at Allendale is 9.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allendale?
The largest demographic group at Allendale is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Pittsfield, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allendale?
Allendale has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Allendale rank among schools in Pittsfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Allendale ranks #5 of 10 schools in Pittsfield, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pittsfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Pittsfield?
Besides Allendale, Pittsfield also operates Taconic High (824 students), Pittsfield High (727 students), and Theodore Herberg Middle (587 students). See the Pittsfield district page for the complete list.