Enrollment
593
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 251113002137
The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning — Springfield, MA
Federal NCES profile for The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 5
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)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning reports 593 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 50.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% 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 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 146 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 39/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 74% | — | — |
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
12.6:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
38.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors4.1 FTE
Per 146 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 593 Top 74% in Massachusetts — larger than 26% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Students per teacher 12.6:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251113002137
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.9%
African American 19.6%
White 10.8%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 5
Counselors (FTE) 4.1
Students per counselor 146:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.1%
In-school suspensions 22
Out-of-school suspensions 70
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield, which includes The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning.
$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 other schools in Springfield
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Springfield International Charter School
Standard public school
1,511 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
John J Duggan Academy
Standard public school
823 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Veritas Preparatory Charter School
Standard public school
712 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
German Gerena Community School
Standard public school
621 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Rebecca M Johnson
Standard public school
589 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Edward P. Boland School
Standard public school
587 students 11:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning
How many students attend The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning?
The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning has 593 students enrolled. It is a other school in Springfield, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning is 12.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning?
The largest demographic group at The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning is Hispanic or Latino at 64.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Springfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning?
The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.