Enrollment
1,382
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 251113002293
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy — Springfield, MA
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.
👥 Class size 56
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 20
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
District: Springfield · Massachusetts
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)
122.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy reports 1,382 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 122.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% 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 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 9 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 154 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Springfield spends $33,774 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.4% from local sources (property taxes), 79.9% from the state, and 18.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 5 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 Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,382 | top 96% | — | — |
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
11.1:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$33,774
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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,382 Top 96% in Massachusetts — larger than 4% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 122.0
Students per teacher 11.1:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251113002293
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 9
Counselors (FTE) 9.0
Students per counselor 154:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.0%
In-school suspensions 42
Out-of-school suspensions 53
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield, which includes Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy.
$33,774
Per student
+18%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+73%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.4%
State 79.9%
Federal 18.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
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 13.1:1 students per teacher
Springfield High School of Science and Technology
Standard public school
1,091 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
High School of Commerce
Standard public school
966 students 7.9:1 students per teacher
Springfield High School
Standard public school
237 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield
Standard public school
158 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Springfield Transition Academy
Special-education school
110 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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.
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 11.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 30% 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 Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 72.1%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.