Enrollment
158
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250786001650
Shining Star Early Childhood Center — Milford, MA
Federal NCES profile for Shining Star Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: Milford · 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)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shining Star Early Childhood Center 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
Shining Star Early Childhood Center reports 158 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Milford spends $22,370 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.6% from local sources (property taxes), 50.5% from the state, and 8.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Shining Star Early Childhood Center 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 10% | — | — |
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
14.2:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$22,370
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 158 Top 10% in Massachusetts — larger than 90% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250786001650
Student demographics
White 39.9%
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
Asian 8.9%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Largest group: White at 39.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milford, which includes Shining Star Early Childhood Center.
$22,370
Per student
-22%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.6%
State 50.5%
Federal 8.9%
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
- 1,316
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
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Frequently asked questions about Shining Star Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Shining Star Early Childhood Center?
Shining Star Early Childhood Center has 158 students enrolled. It is a other school in Milford, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shining Star Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Shining Star Early Childhood Center is 14.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shining Star Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Shining Star Early Childhood Center is White at 39.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Milford, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shining Star Early Childhood Center?
Shining Star Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.