Enrollment
99
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, MA
Balliet Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Balliet Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251113002945
👥 S:T ratio 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Balliet Preschool earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Massachusetts.
- #1 of 42
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 99
- students enrolled
Balliet Preschool has class sizes smaller than 96% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Balliet Preschool ranks #1 of 42 schools in Springfield, MA.
School address
District: Springfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251113002945 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.6:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Balliet Preschool compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Balliet Preschool
Balliet Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Springfield, Massachusetts, enrolling 99 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.6:1, Balliet Preschool is leaner than roughly 96% of Massachusetts schools and 38% under the state's 12.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Massachusetts schools, with 99 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,831 Massachusetts schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 49/100).
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Springfield's public schools, it stands alongside Springfield International Charter School (1,511 students): Balliet Preschool is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.6:1 vs 22.6:1).
Springfield also operates Springfield Central High (1,983 students) and Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy (1,382 students) alongside Balliet Preschool.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Balliet Preschool compares
Balliet Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.6:1 | ▼ 38% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
99
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 4% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$23,067
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.7%
African American 17.2%
Two or More 8.1%
White 4.0%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Balliet Preschool is about as mixed as the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield, which includes Balliet Preschool.
$23,067
Per student
+3%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.4%
State 79.9%
Federal 18.7%
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.
How Balliet Preschool 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| John J Duggan Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Balliet Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~99 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Balliet Preschool
How many students attend Balliet Preschool?
Balliet Preschool has 99 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Balliet Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Balliet Preschool is 7.6:1, which is 38% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 52% 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 Balliet Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Balliet Preschool is Hispanic or Latino at 68.7% of enrollment, in Springfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Balliet Preschool?
Balliet Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Balliet Preschool rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Balliet Preschool ranks #1 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.
Is Balliet Preschool a good school?
Balliet Preschool earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Massachusetts. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Springfield?
Besides Balliet Preschool, 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.
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