Enrollment
415
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spencer, MA
Knox Trail Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Knox Trail Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250000200639
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knox Trail Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Spencer · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 415
- students enrolled
Knox Trail Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knox Trail Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Spencer, MA.
School address
District: Spencer-E Brookfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250000200639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Knox Trail Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Knox Trail Middle School
Knox Trail Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Spencer, Massachusetts, enrolling 415 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 415 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 208 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Spencer's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wire Village School (430 students): Knox Trail Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 13:1).
Spencer-E Brookfield also operates Wire Village School (430 students) and David Prouty High (306 students) alongside Knox Trail Middle School.
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 Knox Trail Middle School compares
Knox Trail Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$18,642
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 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
White 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Knox Trail Middle School is about as mixed as the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spencer-E Brookfield, which includes Knox Trail Middle School.
$18,642
Per student
-17%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 52.6%
Federal 8.9%
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.
How Knox Trail Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wire Village School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| David Prouty High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Brookfield Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knox Trail Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Spencer
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~415 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Knox Trail Middle School
How many students attend Knox Trail Middle School?
Knox Trail Middle School has 415 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spencer, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knox Trail Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knox Trail Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knox Trail Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Knox Trail Middle School is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Spencer, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knox Trail Middle School?
Knox Trail Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Knox Trail Middle School rank among public schools in Spencer?
By Resource Investment Index, Knox Trail Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Spencer, 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 Spencer on the city page.
Is Knox Trail Middle School a good school?
Knox Trail Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of 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 Spencer-E Brookfield?
Besides Knox Trail Middle School, Spencer-E Brookfield also operates Wire Village School (430 students), David Prouty High (306 students), and East Brookfield Elementary (247 students). See the Spencer-E Brookfield district page for the complete list.
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