- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Springfield, MA
Tatham
Federal NCES profile for Tatham, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251251002050
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tatham earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in West Springfield · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 277
- students enrolled
Tatham has class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tatham ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in West Springfield, MA.
School address
District: West Springfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251251002050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Tatham grew from 230 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+13.9%).
Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 251251002050 · West Springfield, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Springfield High (1,231 students)
Tatham grew from 230 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+13.9%). Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Tatham in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Springfie
West Springfield High
1,231 students
- West Springfie
West Springfield Middle
909 students
- Philip G Cobur
Philip G Coburn
699 students
- John R Fausey 435
John R Fausey
435 students
- This school 277
Tatham
277 students
- Memorial 189
Memorial
189 students
What this shows Tatham reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tatham compares
Tatham is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$19,536
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 6.1%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Tatham is about as mixed as the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for West Springfield reports $19,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tatham Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Springfield High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Philip G Coburn | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John R Fausey | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tatham's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in West Springfield
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Philip G Coburn
Standard public school
699 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
John R Fausey
Standard public school
435 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Memorial
Standard public school
189 students 9:1 students per teacher
John Ashley
Standard public school
148 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Mittineague
Standard public school
110 students 6.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tatham
How many students attend Tatham?
Tatham has 277 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Springfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tatham?
The student-teacher ratio at Tatham is 13.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tatham?
The largest demographic group at Tatham is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in West Springfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tatham?
Tatham has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tatham rank among elementary schools in West Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Tatham ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in West Springfield, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in West Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in West Springfield?
Besides Tatham, West Springfield also operates West Springfield High (1,231 students), West Springfield Middle (909 students), and Philip G Coburn (699 students). See the West Springfield district page for the complete list.