How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Palmer | Ware |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Palmer, Massachusetts | Ware, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 1,154 | 1,136 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.9:1 | 13:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Palmer | Ware |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,554 | $20,905 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.6% | 11.7% |
| State Revenue | 64.8% | 64.7% |
| Local Revenue | 23.6% | 23.7% |
Palmer
Federal State Local
Ware
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Palmer | Ware |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.3% | 74.7% |
| African American | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% | 15.6% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Palmer | Ware |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 5 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 144:1 | 246.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.1% | 26.9% |
School Types
Palmer
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Ware
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.