Enrollment
79
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.6:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westfield Virtual School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westfield Virtual School
Westfield Virtual School is a small combined-grade school in Westfield, Massachusetts, enrolling 79 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.6:1, Westfield Virtual School is leaner than roughly 97% of Massachusetts schools and 46% under the state's 12.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Massachusetts schools, with 79 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 158 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Westfield's public schools, it stands alongside Southampton Road (310 students): Westfield Virtual School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.6:1 vs 13.5:1).
Westfield also operates Westfield High (1,034 students) and Westfield Intermediate School (729 students) alongside Westfield Virtual School.
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 Westfield Virtual School compares
Westfield Virtual School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,674
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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 Westfield, which includes Westfield Virtual School.
$18,674
Per student
-17%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.8%
State 49.4%
Federal 12.8%
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 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
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~79 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Westfield Virtual School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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