Enrollment
490
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 251146001894
Joseph Case Jr High — Swansea, MA
Federal NCES profile for Joseph Case Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 33
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: Swansea · 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)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joseph Case Jr High compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Joseph Case Jr High reports 490 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 41.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% 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 24% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 173 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Swansea spends $17,903 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.9% from local sources (property taxes), 40.7% from the state, and 6.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Joseph Case Jr High 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 62% | — | — |
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
12.1:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 54% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$17,903
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
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 173 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 490 Top 62% in Massachusetts — larger than 38% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 12.1:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251146001894
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.8
Students per counselor 173:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.7%
In-school suspensions 39
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Swansea, which includes Joseph Case Jr High.
$17,903
Per student
-37%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.9%
State 40.7%
Federal 6.4%
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
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Joseph Case Jr High
How many students attend Joseph Case Jr High?
Joseph Case Jr High has 490 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Swansea, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Case Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Case Jr High is 12.1:1, which is 0% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph Case Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Joseph Case Jr High is White at 91.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Swansea, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph Case Jr High?
Joseph Case Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) 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.