Enrollment
587
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250055202827 Charter school
Argosy Collegiate Charter School — Fall River, MA
Federal NCES profile for Argosy Collegiate Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Argosy Collegiate Charter School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Argosy Collegiate Charter School reports 587 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 52% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 107 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Argosy Collegiate Charter School (District) spends $21,417 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 75.8% from local sources (property taxes), 7.6% from the state, and 16.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Argosy Collegiate Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 52% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 73% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
— 52% above state mean
Top 98% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,417
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 107 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 587 Top 73% in Massachusetts — larger than 27% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 18.4:1 +52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250055202827
Student demographics
White 47.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
African American 17.8%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 5.5
Students per counselor 107:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.6%
In-school suspensions 129
Out-of-school suspensions 103
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Argosy Collegiate Charter School (District), which includes Argosy Collegiate Charter School.
$21,417
Per student
-25%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 75.8%
State 7.6%
Federal 16.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Fall River
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Atlantis Charter School
Standard public school
1,246 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Henry Lord Community School
Standard public school
817 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
William S Greene
Standard public school
733 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
North End Elementary
Standard public school
655 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Mary Fonseca Elementary School
Standard public school
598 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Spencer Borden
Standard public school
575 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Argosy Collegiate Charter School
How many students attend Argosy Collegiate Charter School?
Argosy Collegiate Charter School has 587 students enrolled. It is a other school in Fall River, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Argosy Collegiate Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Argosy Collegiate Charter School is 18.4:1, which is 52% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Argosy Collegiate Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Argosy Collegiate Charter School is White at 47.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fall River, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Argosy Collegiate Charter School?
Argosy Collegiate Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.