- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westfield, MA
Westfield Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Westfield Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251263002932
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westfield Virtual School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Massachusetts.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Westfield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.6:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 79
- students enrolled
Westfield Virtual School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Virtual School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Westfield, MA.
School address
District: Westfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251263002932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Westfield Virtual School shrank from 79 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (-21.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.1 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 251263002932 · Westfield, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
79 enr · 6.6:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Westfield High (1,034 students)
Westfield Virtual School shrank from 79 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (-21.5%). Teacher FTE lost 12.1 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Westfield Virtual School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westfield High
Westfield High
1,034 students
- Westfield Inte
Westfield Intermediate School
729 students
- Westfield Midd
Westfield Middle School
671 students
- Westfield Tech
Westfield Technical Academy
557 students
- Munger Hill 320
Munger Hill
320 students
- This school 79
Westfield Virtual School
79 students
What this shows Westfield Virtual School reports 79 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westfield Virtual School compares
Westfield Virtual School is a shrinking 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 | 6.6:1 | ▼ 46% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 79 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.6:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
79
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
6.6:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 3% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$18,846
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Westfield reports $18,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westfield Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield Technical Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Munger Hill | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westfield Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Westfield
2 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 (~79 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westfield Virtual School
How many students attend Westfield Virtual School?
Westfield Virtual School has 79 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 79 (2022-23) → 62 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield Virtual School is 6.6:1, which is 46% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 58% 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 Westfield Virtual School?
Westfield Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Westfield Virtual School rank among schools in Westfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Virtual School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Westfield, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Westfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Westfield?
Besides Westfield Virtual School, Westfield also operates Westfield High (1,034 students), Westfield Intermediate School (729 students), and Westfield Middle School (671 students). See the Westfield district page for the complete list.