Enrollment
501
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saugus, MA
Veterans Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Veterans Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251050001687
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veterans Early Learning Center earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Saugus · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 501
- students enrolled
Veterans Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 85% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Saugus, MA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Veterans Early Learning Center compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Veterans Early Learning Center
Veterans Early Learning Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Saugus, Massachusetts, enrolling 501 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 501 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% 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 (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 501 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Saugus's public schools, it stands alongside Pioneer Charter School of Science Ii (Pcss-Ii) (621 students): Veterans Early Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 16.8:1).
Saugus also operates Belmonte Steam Academy (814 students) and Saugus High (744 students) alongside Veterans Early Learning Center.
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 Veterans Early Learning Center compares
Veterans Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$20,399
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Veterans Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saugus, which includes Veterans Early Learning Center.
$20,399
Per student
-9%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Veterans Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmonte Steam Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saugus High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saugus Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veterans Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Saugus
1 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 (~501 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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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 public 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 14.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Saugus, 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 Veterans Early Learning Center?
Veterans Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Veterans Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Saugus?
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Saugus, 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 Saugus on the city page.
Is Veterans Early Learning Center a good school?
Veterans Early Learning Center earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Massachusetts schools. 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 Saugus?
Besides Veterans Early Learning Center, Saugus also operates Belmonte Steam Academy (814 students), Saugus High (744 students), and Saugus Middle School (616 students). See the Saugus district page for the complete list.
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