Enrollment
92
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dartmouth, MA
Andrew B. Cushman School
Federal NCES profile for Andrew B. Cushman School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250402002698
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andrew B. Cushman School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Massachusetts.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dartmouth · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.1:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 92
- students enrolled
Andrew B. Cushman School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew B. Cushman School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dartmouth, MA.
School address
District: Dartmouth · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250402002698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.1:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Andrew B. Cushman School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Andrew B. Cushman School
Andrew B. Cushman School is a small combined-grade school in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, enrolling 92 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.1:1, Andrew B. Cushman School is leaner than roughly 96% of Massachusetts schools and 42% under the state's 12.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Massachusetts schools, with 92 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Dartmouth spends $17,966 per pupil, 20% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Dartmouth also operates Dartmouth High (902 students) and Dartmouth Middle (801 students) alongside Andrew B. Cushman School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Andrew B. Cushman School compares
Andrew B. Cushman School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.1:1 | ▼ 42% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
92
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 4% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,966
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 4.3%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Andrew B. Cushman School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dartmouth, which includes Andrew B. Cushman School.
$17,966
Per student
-20%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.6%
State 32.9%
Federal 11.5%
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.
How Andrew B. Cushman School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dartmouth Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| James M. Quinn School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| George H Potter | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph Demello | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andrew B. Cushman School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~92 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Andrew B. Cushman School
How many students attend Andrew B. Cushman School?
Andrew B. Cushman School has 92 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dartmouth, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrew B. Cushman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrew B. Cushman School is 7.1:1, which is 42% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 55% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andrew B. Cushman School?
The largest demographic group at Andrew B. Cushman School is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Dartmouth, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andrew B. Cushman School?
Andrew B. Cushman School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Andrew B. Cushman School rank among public schools in Dartmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew B. Cushman School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dartmouth, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dartmouth on the city page.
Is Andrew B. Cushman School a good school?
Andrew B. Cushman School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Massachusetts. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dartmouth?
Besides Andrew B. Cushman School, Dartmouth also operates Dartmouth High (902 students), Dartmouth Middle (801 students), and James M. Quinn School (703 students). See the Dartmouth district page for the complete list.
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