Enrollment
289
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 250627002897
Holyoke Stem Academy — Holyoke, MA
Federal NCES profile for Holyoke Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 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: Holyoke · 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)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holyoke Stem Academy compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Holyoke Stem Academy reports 289 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 33% 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 145 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 55.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Holyoke spends $28,527 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 3.1% from local sources (property taxes), 74.5% from the state, and 22.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Holyoke Stem Academy 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 33% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 27% | — | — |
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
16.1:1
students per teacher
— 33% above state mean
Top 94% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.4%
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
$28,527
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 145 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 289 Top 27% in Massachusetts — larger than 73% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 16.1:1 +33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250627002897
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.7%
White 9.3%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 145:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 55.4%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 50
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holyoke, which includes Holyoke Stem Academy.
$28,527
Per student
+0%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+46%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 3.1%
State 74.5%
Federal 22.4%
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
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Holyoke Stem Academy
How many students attend Holyoke Stem Academy?
Holyoke Stem Academy has 289 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Holyoke, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holyoke Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Holyoke Stem Academy is 16.1:1, which is 33% 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 Holyoke Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Holyoke Stem Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 81.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Holyoke, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holyoke Stem Academy?
Holyoke Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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.