Enrollment
213
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250007602086 Charter school
Four Rivers Charter Public School — Greenfield, MA
Federal NCES profile for Four Rivers Charter Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
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: Four Rivers Charter Public (District) · 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)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Four Rivers Charter Public School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Four Rivers Charter Public School reports 213 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% 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 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 561 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 52.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Four Rivers Charter Public (District) spends $23,890 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 85.8% from local sources (property taxes), 8.4% from the state, and 5.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F), 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 Four Rivers 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 15% | — | — |
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
11:1
students per teacher
— 9% below state mean
Top 34% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
52.6%
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
$23,890
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Per 561 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 213 Top 15% in Massachusetts — larger than 85% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 11:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250007602086
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.4
Students per counselor 561:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 52.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Four Rivers Charter Public (District), which includes Four Rivers Charter Public School.
$23,890
Per student
-16%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 85.8%
State 8.4%
Federal 5.8%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Four Rivers Charter Public School
How many students attend Four Rivers Charter Public School?
Four Rivers Charter Public School has 213 students enrolled. It is a other school in Greenfield, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Four Rivers Charter Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Four Rivers Charter Public School is 11:1, which is 9% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 31% 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 Four Rivers Charter Public School?
The largest demographic group at Four Rivers Charter Public School is White at 88.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Greenfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Four Rivers Charter Public School?
Four Rivers Charter Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F) 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.