Enrollment
1,511
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250002800537 Charter school
Springfield International Charter School — Springfield, MA
Federal NCES profile for Springfield International Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
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
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)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springfield International Charter School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Springfield International Charter School reports 1,511 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 67.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 88% 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 43% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 178 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 49.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Springfield International Charter (District) spends $17,508 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 78.1% from local sources (property taxes), 7.3% from the state, and 14.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Springfield International Charter School 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 88% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,511 | top 97% | — | — |
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
22.7:1
students per teacher
— 88% above state mean
Top 99% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
49.1%
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
$17,508
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.5 FTE
Per 178 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 165 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,511 Top 97% in Massachusetts — larger than 3% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 67.0
Students per teacher 22.7:1 +88% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250002800537
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.3%
African American 26.2%
White 11.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 11
Counselors (FTE) 8.5
Students per counselor 178:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 49.1%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 165
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield International Charter (District), which includes Springfield International Charter School.
$17,508
Per student
-39%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 78.1%
State 7.3%
Federal 14.6%
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.
Similar other schools in Springfield
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John J Duggan Academy
Standard public school
823 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Veritas Preparatory Charter School
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712 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
German Gerena Community School
Standard public school
621 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning
Standard public school
593 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Rebecca M Johnson
Standard public school
589 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Edward P. Boland School
Standard public school
587 students 11:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Springfield International Charter School
How many students attend Springfield International Charter School?
Springfield International Charter School has 1,511 students enrolled. It is a other school in Springfield, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield International Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield International Charter School is 22.7:1, which is 88% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield International Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Springfield International Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Springfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield International Charter School?
Springfield International Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 4 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.