Enrollment
89
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Springfield Early Childhood compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Springfield Early Childhood
West Springfield Early Childhood is a small combined-grade school in West Springfield, Massachusetts, enrolling 89 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Massachusetts schools, with 89 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Among West Springfield's public schools, it stands alongside Hampden Charter School of Science West (367 students): West Springfield Early Childhood is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.1:1 vs 10.8:1).
West Springfield also operates West Springfield High (1,231 students) and West Springfield Middle (909 students) alongside West Springfield Early Childhood.
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 West Springfield Early Childhood compares
West Springfield Early Childhood on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,526
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Springfield, which includes West Springfield Early Childhood.
$18,526
Per student
-18%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 67.6%
Federal 10.2%
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 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
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
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 (~89 students)
Next steps
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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. 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.
Is West Springfield Early Childhood a good school?
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. 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 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.
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