Enrollment
388
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beverly, MA
Ayers/Ryal Side School
Federal NCES profile for Ayers/Ryal Side School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250264000175
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ayers/Ryal Side School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Beverly · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 388
- students enrolled
Ayers/Ryal Side School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ayers/Ryal Side School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Beverly, MA.
School address
District: Beverly · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250264000175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ayers/Ryal Side School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ayers/Ryal Side School
Ayers/Ryal Side School is a mid-sized elementary school in Beverly, Massachusetts, enrolling 388 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 388 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Beverly spends $17,623 per pupil, 22% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Beverly's elementary schools, it stands alongside Beverly Middle School (1,388 students): Ayers/Ryal Side School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.9:1 vs 12.6:1).
Beverly also operates Beverly Middle School (1,388 students) and Beverly High (1,213 students) alongside Ayers/Ryal Side 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 Ayers/Ryal Side School compares
Ayers/Ryal Side 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,623
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 194 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.
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 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Ayers/Ryal Side School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beverly, which includes Ayers/Ryal Side School.
$17,623
Per student
-22%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.5%
State 26.3%
Federal 8.2%
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 Ayers/Ryal Side School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beverly High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cove Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Beverly Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centerville Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ayers/Ryal Side School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Beverly
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Beverly Middle School
Standard public school
1,388 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Cove Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
North Beverly Elementary
Standard public school
356 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Centerville Elementary
Standard public school
327 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Hannah Elementary
Standard public school
312 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~388 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ayers/Ryal Side School
How many students attend Ayers/Ryal Side School?
Ayers/Ryal Side School has 388 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beverly, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ayers/Ryal Side School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ayers/Ryal Side School is 12.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ayers/Ryal Side School?
The largest demographic group at Ayers/Ryal Side School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Beverly, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ayers/Ryal Side School?
Ayers/Ryal Side School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ayers/Ryal Side School rank among elementary schools in Beverly?
By Resource Investment Index, Ayers/Ryal Side School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Beverly, 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 Beverly on the city page.
Is Ayers/Ryal Side School a good school?
Ayers/Ryal Side School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. 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 Beverly?
Besides Ayers/Ryal Side School, Beverly also operates Beverly Middle School (1,388 students), Beverly High (1,213 students), and Cove Elementary (394 students). See the Beverly district page for the complete list.
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