Enrollment
938
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chicopee, MA
Hampden Charter School of Science East
Federal NCES profile for Hampden Charter School of Science East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250052202680Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hampden Charter School of Science East earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Chicopee · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 938
- students enrolled
Hampden Charter School of Science East has class sizes larger than 98% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hampden Charter School of Science East ranks #5 of 5 schools in Chicopee, MA.
School address
NCES ID 250052202680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hampden Charter School of Science East compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hampden Charter School of Science East
Hampden Charter School of Science East is a large charter combined-grade school in Chicopee, Massachusetts, enrolling 938 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 98% of Massachusetts schools and 66% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Massachusetts, bigger than 91% of state schools at 938 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Hampden Charter School of Science East (District) spends $18,067 per pupil, 20% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Chicopee's public schools, it stands alongside Fairview Elementary (387 students): Hampden Charter School of Science East is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.4:1 vs 12.1:1).
Hampden Charter School of Science East (District) is a single-school charter district, so Hampden Charter School of Science East operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hampden Charter School of Science East compares
Hampden Charter School of Science East on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 66% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 938 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
938
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 98% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,067
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Hampden Charter School of Science East is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hampden Charter School of Science East (District), which includes Hampden Charter School of Science East.
$18,067
Per student
-20%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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 12.1:1 students per teacher
Belcher
Standard public school
245 students 13.6:1 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 6.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~938 students)
Next steps
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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 public 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 20.4:1, which is 66% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Chicopee, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hampden Charter School of Science East rank among schools in Chicopee?
By Resource Investment Index, Hampden Charter School of Science East ranks #5 of 5 schools in Chicopee, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chicopee on the city page.
Is Hampden Charter School of Science East a good school?
Hampden Charter School of Science East earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hampden Charter School of Science East (District)?
None; Hampden Charter School of Science East (District) is a single-school charter district, and Hampden Charter School of Science East is its only campus.
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