Enrollment
47
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250315002776
Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon — Brookline, MA
Federal NCES profile for Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: Brookline · 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)
4.0
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 Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon reports 47 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 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.
On the finance side, the surrounding Brookline spends $60,665 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 78.2% from local sources (property taxes), 17.6% from the state, and 4.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 2 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 Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon 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 | 47 | top 2% | — | — |
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.
Funding equity
$60,665
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
Counselors0.0 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
Enrollment 47 Top 2% in Massachusetts — larger than 98% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250315002776
Student demographics
Asian 40.4%
White 38.3%
Two or More 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: Asian at 40.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brookline, which includes Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon.
$60,665
Per student
+113%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+211%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 78.2%
State 17.6%
Federal 4.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,181
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
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476 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road
Standard public school
64 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
The Lynch Center
Standard public school
50 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon
How many students attend Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon?
Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon has 47 students enrolled. It is a other school in Brookline, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon 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 Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon?
The largest demographic group at Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon is Asian at 40.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Brookline, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon?
Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.