- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, MA
Brightwood
Federal NCES profile for Brightwood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251113001796
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brightwood earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #37 of 42
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 456
- students enrolled
Brightwood has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brightwood ranks #37 of 42 schools in Springfield, MA.
School address
District: Springfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251113001796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Brightwood held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 251113001796 · Springfield, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield Central High (1,983 students)
Brightwood held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Brightwood 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 456
Brightwood
456 students
What this shows Brightwood reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brightwood compares
Brightwood 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 88.4%
African American 7.7%
White 2.2%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Brightwood is less 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 Brightwood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Central High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springfield High School of Science and Technology | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brightwood'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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brightwood
How many students attend Brightwood?
Brightwood has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brightwood?
The student-teacher ratio at Brightwood is 12.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brightwood?
The largest demographic group at Brightwood is Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment, in Springfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brightwood?
Brightwood has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brightwood rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Brightwood ranks #37 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 Brightwood, 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.