- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Worcester, MA
Quinsigamond
Federal NCES profile for Quinsigamond, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251323002241
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quinsigamond earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Massachusetts schools.
- #17 of 23
- schools in Worcester · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 738
- students enrolled
Quinsigamond has class sizes larger than 88% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quinsigamond ranks #17 of 23 schools in Worcester, MA.
School address
District: Worcester · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251323002241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Quinsigamond held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.1 → 58.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 251323002241 · Worcester, MA Other · MID · TRAD
738 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: South High Community (1,800 students)
Quinsigamond held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.1 → 58.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Quinsigamond in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South High Com
South High Community
1,800 students
- Doherty Memori
Doherty Memorial High
1,573 students
- Worcester Tech
Worcester Technical High
1,442 students
- North High
North High
1,376 students
- Burncoat Senio
Burncoat Senior High
1,073 students
- This school
Quinsigamond
738 students
What this shows Quinsigamond reports 738 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quinsigamond compares
Quinsigamond held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$22,198
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.8%
White 21.1%
African American 20.1%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Quinsigamond is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Worcester reports $22,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Quinsigamond Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South High Community | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Doherty Memorial High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worcester Technical High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burncoat Senior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quinsigamond's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Worcester
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Nelson Place
Standard public school
621 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Belmont Street Community
Standard public school
615 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt
Standard public school
604 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Gates Lane
Standard public school
547 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Vernon Hill School
Standard public school
525 students 15:1 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 (~738 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quinsigamond
How many students attend Quinsigamond?
Quinsigamond has 738 students enrolled. It is a public school in Worcester, MA. CCD year-over-year: 713 (2022-23) → 715 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quinsigamond?
The student-teacher ratio at Quinsigamond is 15.1:1, which is 23% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quinsigamond?
The largest demographic group at Quinsigamond is Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment, in Worcester, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quinsigamond?
Quinsigamond has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Quinsigamond rank among schools in Worcester?
By Resource Investment Index, Quinsigamond ranks #17 of 23 schools in Worcester, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Worcester on the city page.
What other schools are in Worcester?
Besides Quinsigamond, Worcester also operates South High Community (1,800 students), Doherty Memorial High (1,573 students), and Worcester Technical High (1,442 students). See the Worcester district page for the complete list.