How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Petersham | Whately |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Petersham, Massachusetts | South Deerfield, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 127 | 128 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Petersham | Whately |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,142 | $23,813 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.3% | 12.4% |
| State Revenue | 43.9% | 30.3% |
| Local Revenue | 38.8% | 57.3% |
Petersham
Federal State Local
Whately
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Petersham | Whately |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.6% | 94.0% |
| African American | 2.1% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% | 3.8% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Petersham | Whately |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 113:1 | 105:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.8% | 11.7% |
School Types
Petersham
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Whately
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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.