Enrollment
2,216
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250007101747 Charter school
Brooke Charter School — Roslindale, MA
Federal NCES profile for Brooke Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
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
District: Brooke Charter School (District) · Massachusetts
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)
175.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brooke Charter School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Brooke Charter School reports 2,216 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 175.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% 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 20% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 652 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Brooke Charter School (District) spends $24,076 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 82.2% from local sources (property taxes), 6.7% from the state, and 11.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Brooke 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,216 | top 99% | — | — |
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
12.7:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$24,076
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
Counselors3.4 FTE
Per 652 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 164 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 2,216 Top 99% in Massachusetts — larger than 1% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 175.0
Students per teacher 12.7:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250007101747
Student demographics
African American 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%
White 3.7%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 13
Counselors (FTE) 3.4
Students per counselor 652:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.6%
In-school suspensions 105
Out-of-school suspensions 164
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brooke Charter School (District), which includes Brooke Charter School.
$24,076
Per student
-16%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 82.2%
State 6.7%
Federal 11.1%
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 Roslindale
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Bates Elementary School
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Mozart Elementary School
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Conley Elementary School
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Philbrick Elementary School
Standard public school
131 students 8.1:1 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 Brooke Charter School
How many students attend Brooke Charter School?
Brooke Charter School has 2,216 students enrolled. It is a other school in Roslindale, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooke Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooke Charter School is 12.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooke Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Brooke Charter School is African American at 48.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Roslindale, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooke Charter School?
Brooke Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.