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Chicopee

Massachusetts · Public School District
15
Schools
6,710
Students
$23,001
Per-Pupil Spend
+60% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
83.3%
Graduation Rate
-3.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Chicopee is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 6,710 students across 15 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,001 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (15)
Elementary Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BarryKG–05345
BelcherPK–02224
BoweKG–05409
BowieKG–05275
Fairview ElementaryPK–05369
Gen John J StefanikKG–05389
Lambert-LavoieKG–05241
LitwinKG–05331
Streiber Memorial SchoolKG–05226
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bellamy Middle06–08776
Dupont Middle06–08696
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chicopee Academy07–1287
Chicopee Comprehensive High School09–121,206
Chicopee High09–12914
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Szetela Early Childhood CenterPK–PK222
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,001+60% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
20%
State
59.9%
Local (property tax)
19.7%
Federal
20.4%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
6,710
Students
—
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.3%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $23,001 per pupil — 60% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
20% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chicopee?
Chicopee has 15 public schools, serving a total of 6,710 students.
What is the graduation rate for Chicopee?
The graduation rate is 83.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Chicopee spend per student?
Chicopee spends $23,001 per pupil — 60% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Chicopee?
No, Chicopee does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Chicopee serve?
Chicopee serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Chicopee?
The median opportunity score across schools in Chicopee is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.