- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, MA
Margaret C Ells
Federal NCES profile for Margaret C Ells, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251113001817
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Margaret C Ells earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Massachusetts schools.
- #5 of 42
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 141
- students enrolled
Margaret C Ells has class sizes smaller than 91% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret C Ells ranks #5 of 42 schools in Springfield, MA.
School address
District: Springfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251113001817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Margaret C Ells shrank from 160 students in 2022-23 to 138 in 2023-24 (-13.8%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 251113001817 · Springfield, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
141 enr · 8.8:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield Central High (1,983 students)
Margaret C Ells shrank from 160 students in 2022-23 to 138 in 2023-24 (-13.8%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Margaret C Ells 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 141
Margaret C Ells
141 students
What this shows Margaret C Ells reports 141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Margaret C Ells compares
Margaret C Ells is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 28% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 9% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.9%
African American 17.0%
Two or More 5.0%
White 3.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Margaret C Ells is about as mixed as 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 Margaret C Ells Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Central High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springfield High School of Science and Technology | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Margaret C Ells'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 other schools in Springfield
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Springfield International Charter School
Standard public school
1,511 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
John J Duggan Academy
Standard public school
823 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Veritas Preparatory Charter School
Standard public school
712 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
German Gerena Community School
Standard public school
621 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning
Standard public school
593 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Rebecca M Johnson
Standard public school
589 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~141 students)
Frequently asked questions about Margaret C Ells
How many students attend Margaret C Ells?
Margaret C Ells has 141 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 138 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret C Ells?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret C Ells is 8.8:1, which is 28% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Margaret C Ells?
The largest demographic group at Margaret C Ells is Hispanic or Latino at 70.9% of enrollment, in Springfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Margaret C Ells?
Margaret C Ells has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Margaret C Ells rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret C Ells ranks #5 of 42 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 schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield?
Besides Margaret C Ells, 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.