- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, MA
The Springfield Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for The Springfield Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251113002931
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Springfield Virtual School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Massachusetts schools.
- #6 of 42
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.1:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 250
- students enrolled
The Springfield Virtual School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Springfield Virtual School ranks #6 of 42 schools in Springfield, MA.
School address
District: Springfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251113002931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-126 students YoY
The Springfield Virtual School shrank from 430 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (-29.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-126 students YoY 251113002931 · Springfield, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 6.1:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield Central High (1,983 students)
The Springfield Virtual School shrank from 430 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (-29.3%). Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
The Springfield Virtual School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Ce
Springfield Central High
1,983 students
- Roger L. Putna
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
1,382 students
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School of Science and Technology
1,091 students
- High School of
High School of Commerce
966 students
- John J Duggan
John J Duggan Academy
823 students
- This school 250
The Springfield Virtual School
250 students
What this shows The Springfield Virtual School reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Springfield Virtual School compares
The Springfield Virtual School is a shrinking 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 | 6.1:1 | ▼ 50% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
6.1:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 2% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.6%
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
$26,729
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 125 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.2%
African American 14.4%
White 7.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, The Springfield Virtual School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Springfield reports $26,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Springfield Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Central High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springfield High School of Science and Technology | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Commerce | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John J Duggan Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Springfield Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,382
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 22.6:1 students per teacher
John J Duggan Academy
Standard public school
823 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Veritas Preparatory Charter School
Standard public school
712 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
German Gerena Community School
Standard public school
621 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning
Standard public school
593 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Rebecca M Johnson
Standard public school
589 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~250 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about The Springfield Virtual School
How many students attend The Springfield Virtual School?
The Springfield Virtual School has 250 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), down 126.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Springfield Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Springfield Virtual School is 6.1:1, which is 50% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 61% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Springfield Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at The Springfield Virtual School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment, in Springfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Springfield Virtual School?
The Springfield Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 The Springfield Virtual School rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, The Springfield Virtual School ranks #6 of 42 schools in Springfield, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield?
Besides The Springfield Virtual School, Springfield also operates Springfield Central High (1,983 students), Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy (1,382 students), and Springfield High School of Science and Technology (1,091 students). See the Springfield district page for the complete list.