Enrollment
501
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 251050001687
Veterans Early Learning Center — Saugus, MA
Federal NCES profile for Veterans Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
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: Saugus · 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)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Veterans Early Learning Center compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Veterans Early Learning Center reports 501 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 501 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Saugus spends $33,133 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 65.9% from local sources (property taxes), 26.2% from the state, and 7.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Veterans Early Learning Center 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 64% | — | — |
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
10.9:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$33,133
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 501 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.
Overview
Enrollment 501 Top 64% in Massachusetts — larger than 36% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 10.9:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251050001687
Student demographics
White 47.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
Asian 9.0%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 501:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saugus, which includes Veterans Early Learning Center.
$33,133
Per student
+16%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+70%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 65.9%
State 26.2%
Federal 7.9%
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
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Veterans Early Learning Center
How many students attend Veterans Early Learning Center?
Veterans Early Learning Center has 501 students enrolled. It is a other school in Saugus, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Early Learning Center is 10.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veterans Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Veterans Early Learning Center is White at 47.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Saugus, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veterans Early Learning Center?
Veterans Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.