Enrollment
1,184
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250055102808
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School — Greenfield, MA
Federal NCES profile for Greater Commonwealth Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 60
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: Greater Commonwealth Virtual 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)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greater Commonwealth Virtual School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School reports 1,184 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 72.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% 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 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 255 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Greater Commonwealth Virtual District spends $12,756 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 76.1% from local sources (property taxes), 10.0% from the state, and 13.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), 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 Greater Commonwealth Virtual 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 32% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,184 | top 95% | — | — |
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
16:1
students per teacher
— 32% above state mean
Top 93% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.9%
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
$12,756
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.7 FTE
Per 255 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 1,184 Top 95% in Massachusetts — larger than 5% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 72.0
Students per teacher 16:1 +32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250055102808
Student demographics
White 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 14
Counselors (FTE) 4.7
Students per counselor 255:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greater Commonwealth Virtual District, which includes Greater Commonwealth Virtual School.
$12,756
Per student
-55%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 76.1%
State 10.0%
Federal 13.8%
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 Greater Commonwealth Virtual School
How many students attend Greater Commonwealth Virtual School?
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School has 1,184 students enrolled. It is a other school in Greenfield, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Commonwealth Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greater Commonwealth Virtual School is 16:1, which is 32% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greater Commonwealth Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Greater Commonwealth Virtual School is White at 52.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Greenfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greater Commonwealth Virtual School?
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.