- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+95 students YoY
Veterans Early Learning Center grew from 371 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (+25.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+95 students YoY 251050001687 · Saugus, MA Other · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Belmonte Steam Academy (814 students)
Veterans Early Learning Center grew from 371 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (+25.6%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Veterans Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belmonte Steam
Belmonte Steam Academy
814 students
- Saugus High
Saugus High
744 students
- Saugus Middle
Saugus Middle School
616 students
- This school
Veterans Early Learning Center
501 students
What this shows Veterans Early Learning Center reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veterans Early Learning Center compares
Veterans Early Learning Center is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,177
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat 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.
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
District finance for Saugus reports $20,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~501 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), up 95.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.