Enrollment
91
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250339000459
Becket Washington School — Becket, MA
Federal NCES profile for Becket Washington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 42
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: Central Berkshire · 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)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Becket Washington School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Becket Washington School reports 91 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 152 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Central Berkshire spends $48,793 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 51.5% from local sources (property taxes), 43.4% from the state, and 5.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), 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 Becket Washington 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 5% | — | — |
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
11.1:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$48,793
per pupil, district-wide
— above Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Per 152 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: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 91 Top 5% in Massachusetts — larger than 95% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 11.1:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250339000459
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.6
Students per counselor 152:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Berkshire, which includes Becket Washington School.
$48,793
Per student
+71%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+150%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 43.4%
Federal 5.1%
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
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Becket Washington School
How many students attend Becket Washington School?
Becket Washington School has 91 students enrolled. It is a other school in Becket, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Becket Washington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Becket Washington School is 11.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Becket Washington School?
The largest demographic group at Becket Washington School is White at 89.0%. The school serves a student body in Becket, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Becket Washington School?
Becket Washington School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) 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.