At a glance
Reported students
432
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
291.5
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School: 432 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
13.8:1 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
- 324
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Springfield. It is one of 64 current school records connected to Springfield. NCES reports 432 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 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, 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 (58.3%) and Black (19%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.4 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
- 4%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.5%
- Hispanic58.3%
- Black19%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.2%
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.
Other schools in Springfield
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lincoln
Elementary · Grades PK–05
431 reported students
Washington
Elementary · Grades PK–05
430 reported students
Brightwood
Elementary · Grades PK–05
456 reported students
Milton Bradley School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
385 reported students
William N. DeBerry
Elementary · Grades PK–05
483 reported students
Benjamin Swan Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
486 reported students
Public schools near Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Public Day Elementary School Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 33 | under 0.1 mi |
| Edward P. Boland School Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 587 | 0.1 mi |
| Liberty Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 238 | 0.7 mi |
| Glenwood Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 275 | 0.8 mi |
| German Gerena Community School Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 621 | 1.2 mi |
| Brightwood Elementary · Springfield | PK–05 | 456 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
What grades does Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School serve?
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Springfield.
How many students attend Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School?
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School reported 432 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 324 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 432 students and 31.4 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 Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School in?
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School is part of Springfield, based in Springfield, MA, which operates 64 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Springfield Public Day Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), Edward P. Boland School (0.1 mi), Liberty (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.