Enrollment
1,511
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, MA
Springfield International Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Springfield International Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250002800537Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield International Charter School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #39 of 42
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 1,511
- students enrolled
Springfield International Charter School has class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield International Charter School ranks #39 of 42 schools in Springfield, MA.
School address
NCES ID 250002800537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springfield International Charter School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springfield International Charter School
Springfield International Charter School is a large charter combined-grade school in Springfield, Massachusetts, enrolling 1,511 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 99% of Massachusetts schools and 84% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Massachusetts, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,511 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,831 Massachusetts schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 178 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Springfield International Charter (District) spends $16,464 per pupil, 27% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Springfield's public schools, it stands alongside John J Duggan Academy (823 students): Springfield International Charter School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.6:1 vs 11.9:1).
Springfield International Charter (District) is a single-school charter district, so Springfield International Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 1,511 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Massachusetts, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Springfield International Charter School compares
Springfield International Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 84% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,511 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,511
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 84% above state mean
Top 99% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.1%
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
$16,464
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Springfield International Charter School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield International Charter (District), which includes Springfield International Charter School.
$16,464
Per student
-27%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
John J Duggan Academy
Standard public school
823 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Veritas Preparatory Charter School
Standard public school
712 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
German Gerena Community School
Standard public school
621 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning
Standard public school
593 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Rebecca M Johnson
Standard public school
589 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Edward P. Boland School
Standard public school
587 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,511 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
Next steps
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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 public 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 22.6:1, which is 84% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Springfield, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield International Charter School?
Springfield International Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Springfield International Charter School rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield International Charter School ranks #39 of 42 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 schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Springfield International Charter School a good school?
Springfield International Charter School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Springfield International Charter (District)?
None; Springfield International Charter (District) is a single-school charter district, and Springfield International Charter School is its only campus.
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