- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springfield, MA
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted)
Federal NCES profile for Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 251113002840
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 14
- middle schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 265
- students enrolled
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) has class sizes smaller than 71% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) ranks #2 of 14 middle schools in Springfield, MA.
School address
District: Springfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251113002840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) shrank from 274 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 251113002840 · Springfield, MA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 10.6:1 · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield Central High (1,983 students)
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) shrank from 274 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) 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 265
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted)
265 students
What this shows Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) compares
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) is a shrinking 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.9%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 66 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.2%
African American 23.8%
White 9.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springfield reports $26,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) 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 | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted)'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 middle schools in Springfield
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
John F Kennedy Middle
Standard public school
366 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
Springfield Legacy Academy
Standard public school
299 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
Kiley Prep
Standard public school
298 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Park Middle
Standard public school
282 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Impact Prep at Chestnut
Standard public school
278 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Stem Middle Academy
Standard public school
269 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted)
How many students attend Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted)?
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) has 265 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted)?
The student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) is 10.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 32% 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 Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted)?
The largest demographic group at Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) is Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment, in Springfield, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted)?
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) rank among middle schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) ranks #2 of 14 middle 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 middle schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield?
Besides Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted), 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.