- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Springfield, MA
West Springfield Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for West Springfield Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251251002757
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Springfield Early Childhood earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Massachusetts.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in West Springfield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 89
- students enrolled
West Springfield Early Childhood has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Springfield Early Childhood ranks #5 of 10 public schools in West Springfield, MA.
School address
District: West Springfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251251002757 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
89 on latest CCD 251251002757 · West Springfield, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
89 enr · 11.1:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: West Springfield High (1,231 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 10 public schools in West Springfield. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
West Springfield Early Childhood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Springfie
West Springfield High
1,231 students
- West Springfie
West Springfield Middle
909 students
- Philip G Cobur
Philip G Coburn
699 students
- John R Fausey 435
John R Fausey
435 students
- Tatham 277
Tatham
277 students
- This school 89
West Springfield Early Childhood
89 students
What this shows West Springfield Early Childhood reports 89 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Springfield Early Childhood compares
West Springfield Early Childhood vs Massachusetts and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 89 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
89
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$19,536
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Programs
District finance for West Springfield reports $19,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Springfield Early Childhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Springfield High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Springfield Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Philip G Coburn | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John R Fausey | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tatham | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Springfield Early Childhood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in West Springfield
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 (~89 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Springfield Early Childhood
How many students attend West Springfield Early Childhood?
West Springfield Early Childhood has 89 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Springfield, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Springfield Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at West Springfield Early Childhood is 11.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Springfield Early Childhood?
West Springfield Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does West Springfield Early Childhood rank among public schools in West Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, West Springfield Early Childhood ranks #5 of 10 public schools in West Springfield, 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 West Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in West Springfield?
Besides West Springfield Early Childhood, West Springfield also operates West Springfield High (1,231 students), West Springfield Middle (909 students), and Philip G Coburn (699 students). See the West Springfield district page for the complete list.