There were 52 Native American students enrolled in Hampden County districts in the 2024-25 school year, 13% more than the previous year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Data showed that Hampden County districts welcomed a total of 61,596 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, Native American pupils comprised 0.1% of the student body to be the second least represented ethnicity in the county districts.
Among the 14 districts in Hampden County, Springfield Public Schools recorded the highest enrollment of Native American students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 23 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Hampden County.
Massachusetts spends more money on K-12 education per pupil than most other states, ranking fifth in the nation, according to a 2025 report. The state allocates over $24,000 per pupil, totaling $22.5 billion annually.
According to a 2025 analysis from WalletHub, Massachussetts education system was considered the best in the nation, based on factors such as class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications
| District | % of Native American Students Enrolment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Agawam Public Schools | 0.1% | 3,461 |
| Chicopee Public Schools | 0.1% | 6,755 |
| East Longmeadow Public Schools | 0.2% | 2,442 |
| Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District | 0.2% | 2,881 |
| Holyoke Public Schools | 0% | 4,795 |
| Longmeadow Public Schools | 0% | 2,764 |
| Ludlow Public Schools | 0% | 2,210 |
| Monson Public Schools | 0.5% | 800 |
| Palmer Public School District | 0.1% | 1,093 |
| Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District | 0% | 660 |
| Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District | 0.2% | 1,295 |
| Springfield Public Schools | 0.1% | 23,670 |
| West Springfield Public Schools | 0% | 3,998 |
| Westfield Public Schools | 0.1% | 4,772 |
