- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashfield, MA
Sanderson Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sanderson Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250799001636
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sanderson Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 125
- students enrolled
Sanderson Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mohawk Trail · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250799001636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Sanderson Academy held near 138 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 250799001636 · Ashfield, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
125 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mohawk Trail Regional School (316 students)
Sanderson Academy held near 138 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Sanderson Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mohawk Trail R
Mohawk Trail Regional School
316 students
- Buckland-Shelb
Buckland-Shelburne Regional
270 students
- This school 125
Sanderson Academy
125 students
- Colrain Centra 94
Colrain Central
94 students
What this shows Sanderson Academy reports 125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sanderson Academy compares
Sanderson 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$29,272
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 96.8%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.2, Sanderson Academy is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Mohawk Trail reports $29,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sanderson Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohawk Trail Regional School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckland-Shelburne Regional | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colrain Central | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sanderson Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~125 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sanderson Academy
How many students attend Sanderson Academy?
Sanderson Academy has 125 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 139 (2022-23) → 138 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanderson Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanderson Academy is 13.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sanderson Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sanderson Academy is White at 96.8% of enrollment, in Ashfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sanderson Academy?
Sanderson Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Mohawk Trail?
Besides Sanderson Academy, Mohawk Trail also operates Mohawk Trail Regional School (316 students), Buckland-Shelburne Regional (270 students), and Colrain Central (94 students). See the Mohawk Trail district page for the complete list.