- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westfield, MA
Abner Gibbs
Federal NCES profile for Abner Gibbs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251263002061
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abner Gibbs earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Westfield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 196
- students enrolled
Abner Gibbs has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abner Gibbs ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Westfield, MA.
School address
District: Westfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251263002061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Abner Gibbs grew from 153 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (+20.9%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 251263002061 · Westfield, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Westfield High (1,034 students)
Abner Gibbs grew from 153 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (+20.9%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Abner Gibbs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westfield High
Westfield High
1,034 students
- Westfield Inte
Westfield Intermediate School
729 students
- Westfield Midd
Westfield Middle School
671 students
- Westfield Tech
Westfield Technical Academy
557 students
- Munger Hill 320
Munger Hill
320 students
- This school 196
Abner Gibbs
196 students
What this shows Abner Gibbs reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abner Gibbs compares
Abner Gibbs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,846
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Abner Gibbs is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Westfield reports $18,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abner Gibbs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westfield Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westfield Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westfield Technical Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Munger Hill | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abner Gibbs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Westfield
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Westfield Intermediate School
Standard public school
729 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Munger Hill
Standard public school
320 students 11:1 students per teacher
Paper Mill
Standard public school
312 students 13:1 students per teacher
Highland
Standard public school
305 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin Ave
Standard public school
176 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abner Gibbs
How many students attend Abner Gibbs?
Abner Gibbs has 196 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 153 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abner Gibbs?
The student-teacher ratio at Abner Gibbs is 13.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abner Gibbs?
The largest demographic group at Abner Gibbs is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Westfield, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abner Gibbs?
Abner Gibbs has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Abner Gibbs rank among elementary schools in Westfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Abner Gibbs ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Westfield, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Westfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Westfield?
Besides Abner Gibbs, Westfield also operates Westfield High (1,034 students), Westfield Intermediate School (729 students), and Westfield Middle School (671 students). See the Westfield district page for the complete list.