At a glance
Reported students
701
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
701
Holyoke Community Charter School: 701 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
21.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 652
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about Holyoke Community Charter School
Holyoke Community Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Holyoke. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Holyoke Community Charter (District). NCES reports 701 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.2:1, above the Massachusetts median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (93.6%) and White (3%). English learners represent 12% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Holyoke Community Charter School
- 1How do the reported 21.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3%
- Hispanic93.6%
- Black1.7%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Holyoke Community Charter School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice A Donahue Elementary Elementary · Holyoke | PK–05 | 388 | 0.8 mi |
| Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary Elementary · Holyoke | PK–05 | 317 | 1 mi |
| Morgan Full Service Community School Elementary · Holyoke | PK–05 | 334 | 1.3 mi |
| H.B. Lawrence School Elementary · Holyoke | PK–05 | 305 | 1.4 mi |
| Gen John J Stefanik Elementary · Chicopee | PK–05 | 392 | 1.5 mi |
| Lambert-Lavoie Elementary · Chicopee | PK–05 | 246 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Holyoke Community Charter School
What grades does Holyoke Community Charter School serve?
Holyoke Community Charter School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Holyoke Community Charter (District).
How many students attend Holyoke Community Charter School?
Holyoke Community Charter School reported 701 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 652 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Holyoke Community Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 21.2:1, based on 701 students and 33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Holyoke Community Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Holyoke Community Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Holyoke Community Charter School in?
Holyoke Community Charter School is part of Holyoke Community Charter (District), based in Holyoke, MA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Holyoke Community Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Maurice A Donahue Elementary (0.8 mi), Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary (1 mi), Morgan Full Service Community School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.