Enrollment
344
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250007001667 Charter school
Codman Academy Charter Public School — Dorchester, MA
Federal NCES profile for Codman Academy Charter Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
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)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Codman Academy Charter Public School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Codman Academy Charter Public School reports 344 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 49.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 43% 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 57% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Codman Academy Charter Public (District) spends $33,892 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 77.0% from local sources (property taxes), 8.4% from the state, and 14.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Codman Academy Charter Public 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 | 6.9:1 | ▼ 43% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 37% | — | — |
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
6.9:1
students per teacher
— 43% below state mean
Top 2% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$33,892
per pupil, district-wide
— above Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 344 Top 37% in Massachusetts — larger than 63% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 49.0
Students per teacher 6.9:1 -43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250007001667
Student demographics
African American 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
Two or More 3.2%
White 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 64.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.6%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Codman Academy Charter Public (District), which includes Codman Academy Charter Public School.
$33,892
Per student
+19%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+74%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 77.0%
State 8.4%
Federal 14.6%
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 Dorchester
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Techboston Academy
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Neighborhood House Charter School
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786 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Boston Collegiate Charter School
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Up Academy Holland
Standard public school
641 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Codman Academy Charter Public School
How many students attend Codman Academy Charter Public School?
Codman Academy Charter Public School has 344 students enrolled. It is a other school in Dorchester, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Codman Academy Charter Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Codman Academy Charter Public School is 6.9:1, which is 43% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 57% 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 Codman Academy Charter Public School?
The largest demographic group at Codman Academy Charter Public School is African American at 64.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dorchester, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Codman Academy Charter Public School?
Codman Academy Charter Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.