Berkshire County Districts: Pittsfield Public Schools welcomed most students in 2023-24 school year

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By West Massachusetts News

Dec 19, 2024

Pittsfield Public Schools had the largest enrollment among Berkshire County districts, welcoming 4,876 students during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, 51.4% of them were boys, 48.4% were girls, and 0.2% identified themselves as non-binary or did not specify their gender.

Data also showed that the majority of students were white, making up 55% of the total enrollment within the district.

Among the 17 districts in Berkshire County, Central Berkshire Regional School District ranked second in enrollment numbers with 1,561 students, while Mount Greylock Regional School District welcomed 1,213 students and ranked third in the 2023-24 school year.

Pittsfield Public Schools roughly covers schools within Berkshire County with its main office in Pittsfield.

In the previous school year, Pittsfield Public Schools also had the highest number of students among Berkshire County districts.

Massachusetts spends more money on K-12 education per pupil than most other states, ranking fifth in the nation, according to a 2023 report. The state allocates $22,913 per pupil, totaling $21.1 billion annually.

Taxpayers provide a significant portion of their income towards education, with state funding accounting for $9,210 per pupil and local funding providing $11,830 per pupil. The federal government contributes a relatively small amount.

Enrollment in Pittsfield Public Schools Over 5 Years

Enrollment in Berkshire County Districts During 2023-24 School Year

District	City (main office)	Total Enrollment
Pittsfield Public Schools	Pittsfield	4,876
Central Berkshire Regional School District	Dalton	1,561
Mount Greylock Regional School District	Williamstown	1,213
North Adams Public Schools	North Adams	1,207
Berkshire Hills Regional School District	Stockbridge	1,179
Hoosac Valley Regional School District	Cheshire	978
Lenox Public Schools	Lenox	783
Lee Public Schools	Lee	646
Southern Berkshire Regional School District	Sheffield	614
Northern Berkshire Regional Vocational Technical School District	North Adams	520
Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public District	Adams	365
Clarksburg School district	Clarksburg	208
Richmond School District	Richmond	158
Farmington River Regional School District	Otis	129
Florida School District	Florida	85
Hancock Public Schools	HANCOCK	58
Savoy Public School District	Savoy	47