Enrollment
176
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250003500569 Charter school
Martha'S Vineyard Charter Public School — West Tisbury, MA
Federal NCES profile for Martha'S Vineyard Charter Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
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
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)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martha'S Vineyard Charter Public School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Martha'S Vineyard Charter Public School reports 176 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 25% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 43% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 176 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 56.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Martha'S Vineyard Charter Public School (District) spends $39,127 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 82.3% from local sources (property taxes), 10.6% from the state, and 7.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Martha'S Vineyard Charter Public School 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 12% | — | — |
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
9.1:1
students per teacher
— 25% below state mean
Top 10% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
56.3%
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
$39,127
per pupil, district-wide
— above Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 176 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 176 Top 12% in Massachusetts — larger than 88% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 9.1:1 -25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250003500569
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 176:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 56.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martha'S Vineyard Charter Public School (District), which includes Martha'S Vineyard Charter Public School.
$39,127
Per student
+37%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+101%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 82.3%
State 10.6%
Federal 7.1%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Martha'S Vineyard Charter Public School
How many students attend Martha'S Vineyard Charter Public School?
Martha'S Vineyard Charter Public School has 176 students enrolled. It is a other school in West Tisbury, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martha'S Vineyard Charter Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martha'S Vineyard Charter Public School is 9.1:1, which is 25% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martha'S Vineyard Charter Public School?
The largest demographic group at Martha'S Vineyard Charter Public School is White at 75.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in West Tisbury, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martha'S Vineyard Charter Public School?
Martha'S Vineyard Charter Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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.