- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, MA
Arthur T Talmadge
Federal NCES profile for Arthur T Talmadge, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251113001795
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arthur T Talmadge earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Massachusetts schools.
- #10 of 42
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 196
- students enrolled
Arthur T Talmadge has class sizes smaller than 93% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur T Talmadge ranks #10 of 42 schools in Springfield, MA.
School address
District: Springfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251113001795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Arthur T Talmadge held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 251113001795 · Springfield, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 8.5:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield Central High (1,983 students)
Arthur T Talmadge held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Arthur T Talmadge in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Ce
Springfield Central High
1,983 students
- Roger L. Putna
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
1,382 students
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School of Science and Technology
1,091 students
- High School of
High School of Commerce
966 students
- John J Duggan
John J Duggan Academy
823 students
- This school 196
Arthur T Talmadge
196 students
What this shows Arthur T Talmadge reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arthur T Talmadge compares
Arthur T Talmadge held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.5:1 | ▼ 31% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 7% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.6%
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
$26,729
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 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.8%
African American 13.3%
White 9.7%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 4.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Arthur T Talmadge is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Springfield reports $26,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arthur T Talmadge Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Central High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springfield High School of Science and Technology | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Commerce | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John J Duggan Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arthur T Talmadge's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,382
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Springfield
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Springfield International Charter School
Standard public school
1,511 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
John J Duggan Academy
Standard public school
823 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Veritas Preparatory Charter School
Standard public school
712 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
German Gerena Community School
Standard public school
621 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning
Standard public school
593 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Rebecca M Johnson
Standard public school
589 students 10.9:1 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 (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arthur T Talmadge
How many students attend Arthur T Talmadge?
Arthur T Talmadge has 196 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur T Talmadge?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur T Talmadge is 8.5:1, which is 31% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 46% 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 Arthur T Talmadge?
The largest demographic group at Arthur T Talmadge is Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment, in Springfield, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arthur T Talmadge?
Arthur T Talmadge has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Arthur T Talmadge rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur T Talmadge ranks #10 of 42 schools in Springfield, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield?
Besides Arthur T Talmadge, Springfield also operates Springfield Central High (1,983 students), Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy (1,382 students), and Springfield High School of Science and Technology (1,091 students). See the Springfield district page for the complete list.