Enrollment
938
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250052202680 Charter school
Hampden Charter School of Science East — Chicopee, MA
Federal NCES profile for Hampden Charter School of Science East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 67
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)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hampden Charter School of Science East compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hampden Charter School of Science East reports 938 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 46.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% 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 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 391 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 13.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hampden Charter School of Science East (District) spends $18,558 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 76.7% from local sources (property taxes), 11.7% from the state, and 11.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Hampden Charter School of Science East 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 938 | top 91% | — | — |
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
11.9:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 50% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$18,558
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
Counselors2.4 FTE
Per 391 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 938 Top 91% in Massachusetts — larger than 9% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 11.9:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250052202680
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.0%
White 31.1%
African American 22.5%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 14
Counselors (FTE) 2.4
Students per counselor 391:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 13.1%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 21
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hampden Charter School of Science East (District), which includes Hampden Charter School of Science East.
$18,558
Per student
-35%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 76.7%
State 11.7%
Federal 11.6%
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 Chicopee
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fairview Elementary
Standard public school
387 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Belcher
Standard public school
245 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Szetela Early Childhood Center
Standard public school
222 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Chicopee Academy
Alternative education program
92 students 6.2:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Hampden Charter School of Science East
How many students attend Hampden Charter School of Science East?
Hampden Charter School of Science East has 938 students enrolled. It is a other school in Chicopee, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampden Charter School of Science East?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampden Charter School of Science East is 11.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 25% 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 Hampden Charter School of Science East?
The largest demographic group at Hampden Charter School of Science East is Hispanic or Latino at 39.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Chicopee, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hampden Charter School of Science East?
Hampden Charter School of Science East has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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.