- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield, MA
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
Federal NCES profile for Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 251113002293
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #4 of 11
- high schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 1,382
- students enrolled
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy ranks #4 of 11 high schools in Springfield, MA.
School address
District: Springfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251113002293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy held near 1,383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 122.4 → 122.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 251113002293 · Springfield, MA High · MID · TRAD
1,382 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield Central High (1,983 students)
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy held near 1,383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 122.4 → 122.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Ce
Springfield Central High
1,983 students
- This school
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
- German Gerena 621
German Gerena Community School
621 students
What this shows Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy reports 1,382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy compares
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,382 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,382
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.1%
African American 16.7%
White 6.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Springfield reports $26,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Central High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springfield High School of Science and Technology | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| High School of Commerce | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John J Duggan Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| German Gerena Community School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Springfield
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Springfield Central High
Standard public school
1,983 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Springfield High School of Science and Technology
Standard public school
1,091 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
High School of Commerce
Standard public school
966 students 6.9:1 students per teacher
Springfield High School
Standard public school
237 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield
Standard public school
158 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Springfield Transition Academy
Special-education school
110 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~1,382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
How many students attend Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy?
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy has 1,382 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 1,360 (2022-23) → 1,383 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy is 11.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 28% 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 Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment, in Springfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy?
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy rank among high schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy ranks #4 of 11 high 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 high schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield?
Besides Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy, Springfield also operates Springfield Central High (1,983 students), Springfield High School of Science and Technology (1,091 students), and High School of Commerce (966 students). See the Springfield district page for the complete list.