- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Worcester, MA
Chandler Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Chandler Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251323002506
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chandler Magnet earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Massachusetts schools.
- #10 of 23
- schools in Worcester · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 519
- students enrolled
Chandler Magnet has class sizes larger than 98% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chandler Magnet ranks #10 of 23 schools in Worcester, MA.
School address
District: Worcester · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251323002506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+146 students YoY
Chandler Magnet grew from 402 students in 2022-23 to 548 in 2023-24 (+36.3%).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 54.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+146 students YoY 251323002506 · Worcester, MA Other · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 19.2:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: South High Community (1,800 students)
Chandler Magnet grew from 402 students in 2022-23 to 548 in 2023-24 (+36.3%). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 54.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Chandler Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South High Com
South High Community
1,800 students
- Doherty Memori
Doherty Memorial High
1,573 students
- Worcester Tech
Worcester Technical High
1,442 students
- North High
North High
1,376 students
- Burncoat Senio
Burncoat Senior High
1,073 students
- This school 519
Chandler Magnet
519 students
What this shows Chandler Magnet reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chandler Magnet compares
Chandler Magnet is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 56% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 98% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,198
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.7%
White 15.0%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Chandler Magnet is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Worcester reports $22,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chandler Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South High Community | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Doherty Memorial High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worcester Technical High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burncoat Senior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chandler Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Worcester
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
Standard public school
1,426 students 12:1 students per teacher
Quinsigamond
Standard public school
738 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nelson Place
Standard public school
621 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Belmont Street Community
Standard public school
615 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt
Standard public school
604 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Gates Lane
Standard public school
547 students 11.9:1 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 (~519 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chandler Magnet
How many students attend Chandler Magnet?
Chandler Magnet has 519 students enrolled. It is a public school in Worcester, MA. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), up 146.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chandler Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Chandler Magnet is 19.2:1, which is 56% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chandler Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Chandler Magnet is Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment, in Worcester, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chandler Magnet?
Chandler Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Chandler Magnet rank among schools in Worcester?
By Resource Investment Index, Chandler Magnet ranks #10 of 23 schools in Worcester, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Worcester on the city page.
What other schools are in Worcester?
Besides Chandler Magnet, Worcester also operates South High Community (1,800 students), Doherty Memorial High (1,573 students), and Worcester Technical High (1,442 students). See the Worcester district page for the complete list.