Enrollment
2,969
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Walpole, MA
Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250055602817
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in East Walpole · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 2,969
- students enrolled
Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School has class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in East Walpole, MA.
School address
NCES ID 250055602817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
119.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+102% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School
Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School is a large combined-grade school in East Walpole, Massachusetts, enrolling 2,969 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.9:1 is larger than about 99% of Massachusetts schools and 102% 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 99% of state schools at 2,969 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 186 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School District spends $8,525 per pupil, 62% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School District operates only this one school, so Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School has no district-mates to compare against locally. At 2,969 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 Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School compares
Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 102% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,969 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,969
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 102% above state mean
Top 99% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$8,525
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors16.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School District, which includes Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School.
$8,525
Per student
-62%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.0%
State 7.0%
Federal 13.0%
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 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 (~2,969 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School
How many students attend Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School?
Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School has 2,969 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Walpole, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School is 24.9:1, which is 102% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in East Walpole, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School?
Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School rank among public schools in East Walpole?
By Resource Investment Index, Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in East Walpole, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in East Walpole on the city page.
Is Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School a good school?
Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School earns 39/100 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 Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School District?
None reported; Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School District operates only Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School as a public school district in NCES's records.
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