Enrollment
87
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenfield, MA
The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish
Federal NCES profile for The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250549002128
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Massachusetts.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Greenfield · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 87
- students enrolled
The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish has class sizes larger than 95% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish ranks #3 of 4 schools in Greenfield, MA.
School address
District: Greenfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250549002128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish
The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish is a small combined-grade school in Greenfield, Massachusetts, enrolling 87 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 95% of Massachusetts schools and 41% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Massachusetts schools, with 87 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% 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 White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 53/100).
Among Greenfield's public schools, it stands alongside Greater Commonwealth Virtual School (1,184 students): The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 16.4:1).
Greenfield also operates Greenfield High (404 students) and Greenfield Middle (325 students) alongside The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish.
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 The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish compares
The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 41% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 87 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
87
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 95% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$21,395
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 64.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenfield, which includes The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish.
$21,395
Per student
-5%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.3%
State 51.6%
Federal 11.1%
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.
How The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenfield Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Federal Street School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Discovery School at Four Corners | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newton School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Greenfield
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~87 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish
How many students attend The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish?
The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish has 87 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenfield, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish?
The student-teacher ratio at The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish is 17.4:1, which is 41% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish?
The largest demographic group at The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Greenfield, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish?
The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish rank among schools in Greenfield?
By Resource Investment Index, The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish ranks #3 of 4 schools in Greenfield, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greenfield on the city page.
Is The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish a good school?
The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the smallest 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 Greenfield?
Besides The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish, Greenfield also operates Greenfield High (404 students), Greenfield Middle (325 students), and Federal Street School (195 students). See the Greenfield district page for the complete list.
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