Enrollment
123
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 250513002692
Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology — Gardner, MA
Federal NCES profile for Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 11
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: Gardner · 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)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+123% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology reports 123 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 27:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 123% 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 70% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 205 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Gardner spends $62,174 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.7% from local sources (property taxes), 76.9% from the state, and 10.4% 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 5 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 Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology 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 | 27:1 | ▲ 123% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 7% | — | — |
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
27:1
students per teacher
— 123% above state mean
Top 100% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$62,174
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Per 205 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 123 Top 7% in Massachusetts — larger than 93% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 27:1 +123% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250513002692
Student demographics
White 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.6
Students per counselor 205:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gardner, which includes Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology.
$62,174
Per student
+118%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+219%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 12.7%
State 76.9%
Federal 10.4%
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
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology
How many students attend Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology?
Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology has 123 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gardner, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology is 27:1, which is 123% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology?
The largest demographic group at Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology is White at 59.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Gardner, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology?
Gardner Academy for Learning and Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F) based on 5 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.