- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springfield, MA
Impact Prep at Chestnut
Federal NCES profile for Impact Prep at Chestnut, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 251113002837
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Impact Prep at Chestnut earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Massachusetts schools.
- #14 of 14
- middle schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 278
- students enrolled
Impact Prep at Chestnut has class sizes larger than 97% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Impact Prep at Chestnut ranks #14 of 14 middle schools in Springfield, MA.
School address
District: Springfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251113002837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Impact Prep at Chestnut held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 251113002837 · Springfield, MA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 18.5:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield Central High (1,983 students)
Impact Prep at Chestnut held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Impact Prep at Chestnut in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Ce
Springfield Central High
1,983 students
- Roger L. Putna
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
1,382 students
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School of Science and Technology
1,091 students
- High School of
High School of Commerce
966 students
- John J Duggan
John J Duggan Academy
823 students
- This school 278
Impact Prep at Chestnut
278 students
What this shows Impact Prep at Chestnut reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Impact Prep at Chestnut compares
Impact Prep at Chestnut 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 50% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 97% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$26,729
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 70 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.8%
African American 11.9%
White 6.1%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Impact Prep at Chestnut is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Springfield reports $26,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Impact Prep at Chestnut Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Central High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springfield High School of Science and Technology | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| High School of Commerce | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John J Duggan Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Impact Prep at Chestnut's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,382
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Springfield
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
John F Kennedy Middle
Standard public school
366 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
Springfield Legacy Academy
Standard public school
299 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
Kiley Prep
Standard public school
298 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Park Middle
Standard public school
282 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Stem Middle Academy
Standard public school
269 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Kiley Academy
Standard public school
268 students 7.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Impact Prep at Chestnut
How many students attend Impact Prep at Chestnut?
Impact Prep at Chestnut has 278 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Impact Prep at Chestnut?
The student-teacher ratio at Impact Prep at Chestnut is 18.5:1, which is 50% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Impact Prep at Chestnut?
The largest demographic group at Impact Prep at Chestnut is Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment, in Springfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Impact Prep at Chestnut?
Impact Prep at Chestnut has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Impact Prep at Chestnut rank among middle schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Impact Prep at Chestnut ranks #14 of 14 middle schools in Springfield, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield?
Besides Impact Prep at Chestnut, Springfield also operates Springfield Central High (1,983 students), Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy (1,382 students), and Springfield High School of Science and Technology (1,091 students). See the Springfield district page for the complete list.