- Enrollment
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Holyoke, MA
Holyoke Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Holyoke Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250627002897
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holyoke Stem Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Massachusetts schools.
- #10 of 14
- public schools in Holyoke · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 289
- students enrolled
Holyoke Stem Academy has class sizes larger than 92% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holyoke Stem Academy ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Holyoke, MA.
School address
District: Holyoke · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250627002897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Holyoke Stem Academy held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 250627002897 · Holyoke, MA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Holyoke High (1,569 students)
Holyoke Stem Academy held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Holyoke Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holyoke High
Holyoke High
1,569 students
- Kelly Elementa 464
Kelly Elementary
464 students
- Lt Clayre Sull 463
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary
463 students
- E N White Elem 453
E N White Elementary
453 students
- Maurice a Dona 388
Maurice a Donahue Elementary
388 students
- This school 289
Holyoke Stem Academy
289 students
What this shows Holyoke Stem Academy reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holyoke Stem Academy compares
Holyoke Stem Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,755
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Holyoke Stem Academy is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Holyoke reports $26,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holyoke Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoke High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kelly Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| E N White Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maurice a Donahue Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holyoke Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Holyoke
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~289 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holyoke Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Holyoke Stem Academy is 16.1:1, which is 31% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Holyoke, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holyoke Stem Academy?
Holyoke Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Holyoke Stem Academy rank among public schools in Holyoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Holyoke Stem Academy ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Holyoke, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Holyoke on the city page.
What other schools are in Holyoke?
Besides Holyoke Stem Academy, Holyoke also operates Holyoke High (1,569 students), Kelly Elementary (464 students), and Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary (463 students). See the Holyoke district page for the complete list.