Enrollment
372
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 251323002245
Worcester Arts Magnet School — Worcester, MA
Federal NCES profile for Worcester Arts Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Worcester · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Worcester Arts Magnet School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Worcester Arts Magnet School reports 372 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 620 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Worcester spends $28,304 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.5% from local sources (property taxes), 70.1% from the state, and 16.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Worcester Arts Magnet School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 32% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 43% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
— 32% above state mean
Top 93% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$28,304
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Per 620 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 372 Top 43% in Massachusetts — larger than 57% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 16:1 +32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251323002245
Student demographics
White 37.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
African American 22.0%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.6
Students per counselor 620:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Worcester, which includes Worcester Arts Magnet School.
$28,304
Per student
-1%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.5%
State 70.1%
Federal 16.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Worcester Arts Magnet School
How many students attend Worcester Arts Magnet School?
Worcester Arts Magnet School has 372 students enrolled. It is a other school in Worcester, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worcester Arts Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Worcester Arts Magnet School is 16:1, which is 32% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Worcester Arts Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Worcester Arts Magnet School is White at 37.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Worcester, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Worcester Arts Magnet School?
Worcester Arts Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.