Enrollment
110
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 251113002875
Springfield Transition Academy — Springfield, MA
Federal NCES profile for Springfield Transition Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 33
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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: 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)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springfield Transition Academy compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Springfield Transition Academy reports 110 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 39% 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 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
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 24/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Transition 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 39% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 6% | — | — |
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
16.8:1
students per teacher
— 39% above state mean
Top 96% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 110 Top 6% in Massachusetts — larger than 94% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 16.8:1 +39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251113002875
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.5%
African American 17.3%
White 11.8%
Asian 5.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield, which includes Springfield Transition 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
- 1,382
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- 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
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
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
Vocational / career-technical school
1,382 students 11.1:1 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
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Frequently asked questions about Springfield Transition Academy
How many students attend Springfield Transition Academy?
Springfield Transition Academy has 110 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Transition Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Transition Academy is 16.8:1, which is 39% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield Transition Academy?
The largest demographic group at Springfield Transition Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 65.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Springfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield Transition Academy?
Springfield Transition Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.