Enrollment
658
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 251005001619
A. C. Whelan Elementary School — Revere, MA
Federal NCES profile for A. C. Whelan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 9
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Revere · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A. C. Whelan Elementary School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
A. C. Whelan Elementary School reports 658 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 58.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 219 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Revere spends $24,609 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.7% from local sources (property taxes), 72.5% from the state, and 14.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How A. C. Whelan Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 79% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
36.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,609
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 219 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 658 Top 79% in Massachusetts — larger than 21% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 58.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251005001619
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.1%
White 31.9%
Asian 3.3%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 219:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Revere, which includes A. C. Whelan Elementary School.
$24,609
Per student
-14%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 12.7%
State 72.5%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about A. C. Whelan Elementary School
How many students attend A. C. Whelan Elementary School?
A. C. Whelan Elementary School has 658 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Revere, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. C. Whelan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at A. C. Whelan Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 3% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A. C. Whelan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at A. C. Whelan Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Revere, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A. C. Whelan Elementary School?
A. C. Whelan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.