Enrollment
162
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 251263002452
Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center — Westfield, MA
Federal NCES profile for Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
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: Westfield · 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)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center reports 162 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 37% 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 4% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 81 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Westfield spends $24,658 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.8% from local sources (property taxes), 49.4% from the state, and 12.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), 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 Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 37% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 10% | — | — |
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
16.6:1
students per teacher
— 37% above state mean
Top 95% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$24,658
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 81 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 162 Top 10% in Massachusetts — larger than 90% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 16.6:1 +37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251263002452
Student demographics
White 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 81:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westfield, which includes Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center.
$24,658
Per student
-14%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.8%
State 49.4%
Federal 12.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center?
Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center has 162 students enrolled. It is a other school in Westfield, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center is 16.6:1, which is 37% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center is White at 77.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Westfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center?
Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.