TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School in East Walpole, MA

At a glance

Reported students

2,969

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

143.39

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

20.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Massachusetts other enrollment

99th percentile

Compared with 109 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

2,969

TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School: 2,969 reported students.

State peer staffing position

94th percentile

20.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. 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: 2,684
Teachers (FTE): 103
Student–teacher ratio: 26.1:1

What the reported data says about TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School

TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in East Walpole. It is one of 1 current school records connected to TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School District. NCES reports 2,969 students for 2024–25.

Among 109 combined / other schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 116 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.7:1, above the Massachusetts median of 12.2:1 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 White (50.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.3%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School

1How do the reported 20.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 143.39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 16 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.4%
Students with disabilities: 20.5%
Lunch program: No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 16
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 3
Social workers (FTE): 4

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White50.9%
Hispanic27.3%
Black10.2%
Asian3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial8.1%

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

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

14 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

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 TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual 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
Daniel Feeney Preschool Center Other · Walpole	PK–PK	65	2.5 mi
Little Mustangs Preschool Academy (LMPA) Other · Norwood	PK–PK	129	2.5 mi
Westwood Integrated Preschool Other · Westwood	PK–PK	44	3.7 mi
Rodman Early Childhood Center Other · Canton	PK–PK	121	3.9 mi
Sharon Early Childhood Center Other · Sharon	PK–PK	56	4.9 mi
Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children Other · Institutional Schools	01–12	—	5 mi

Frequently asked questions about TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School

What grades does TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School serve?

TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School District.

How many students attend TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School?

TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School reported 2,969 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 109 Massachusetts combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,684 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School?

The calculated ratio is 20.7:1, based on 2,969 students and 143.39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School a public, charter, or magnet school?

TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School in?

TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School is part of TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School District, based in East Walpole, MA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Daniel Feeney Preschool Center (2.5 mi), Little Mustangs Preschool Academy (LMPA) (2.5 mi), Westwood Integrated Preschool (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.