Enrollment
284
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 250006801746 Charter school
Christa Mcauliffe Charter School — Framingham, MA
Federal NCES profile for Christa Mcauliffe Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 60/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 65
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
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)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Christa Mcauliffe Charter School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Christa Mcauliffe Charter School reports 284 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 63 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Christa Mcauliffe Charter School (District) spends $22,915 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 84.2% from local sources (property taxes), 9.6% from the state, and 6.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+), 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 Christa Mcauliffe 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 26% | — | — |
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
10.6:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$22,915
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 63 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 284 Top 26% in Massachusetts — larger than 74% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 10.6:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250006801746
Student demographics
White 43.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 8.2%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 43.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 4.5
Students per counselor 63:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.1%
In-school suspensions 33
Out-of-school suspensions 19
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Christa Mcauliffe Charter School (District), which includes Christa Mcauliffe Charter School.
$22,915
Per student
-20%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 84.2%
State 9.6%
Federal 6.2%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Christa Mcauliffe Charter School
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe Charter School?
Christa Mcauliffe Charter School has 284 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Framingham, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Charter School is 10.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christa Mcauliffe Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Christa Mcauliffe Charter School is White at 43.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Framingham, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christa Mcauliffe Charter School?
Christa Mcauliffe Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.