- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pittsfield, MA
Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250963002928
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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
Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Pittsfield · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 52:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 104
- students enrolled
Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy ranks #10 of 10 schools in Pittsfield, MA.
School address
District: Pittsfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250963002928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
104 on latest CCD 250963002928 · Pittsfield, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
104 enr · 52:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Taconic High (824 students)
Resource Investment Index #10 of 10 schools in Pittsfield. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Taconic High
Taconic High
824 students
- Pittsfield Hig
Pittsfield High
727 students
- Theodore Herbe
Theodore Herberg Middle
587 students
- John T Reid Mi
John T Reid Middle
407 students
- Silvio O Conte
Silvio O Conte Community
379 students
- This school 104
Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy
104 students
What this shows Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy reports 104 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy compares
Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy vs Massachusetts and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 52:1 | ▲ 323% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 104 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
52:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
104
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
52:1
students per teacher
- 323% above state mean
Top 99% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
99.0%
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
$24,885
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 69 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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. Includes 2 expulsions.
Programs
District finance for Pittsfield reports $24,885 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taconic High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pittsfield High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Theodore Herberg Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John T Reid Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silvio O Conte Community | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Pittsfield
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Silvio O Conte Community
Standard public school
379 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Egremont
Standard public school
376 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Morningside Community School
Standard public school
376 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Williams
Standard public school
264 students 11:1 students per teacher
Crosby
Standard public school
249 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Allendale
Standard public school
236 students 9.1:1 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 (~104 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy
How many students attend Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy?
Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy has 104 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pittsfield, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy is 52:1, which is 323% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 231% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy?
Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy rank among schools in Pittsfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy ranks #10 of 10 schools in Pittsfield, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pittsfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Pittsfield?
Besides Pittsfield Public Virtual Academy, Pittsfield also operates Taconic High (824 students), Pittsfield High (727 students), and Theodore Herberg Middle (587 students). See the Pittsfield district page for the complete list.