Enrollment
251
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 250002400516 Charter school
Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School — East Harwich, MA
Federal NCES profile for Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
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: Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District) · 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)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School reports 251 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% 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 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District) spends $22,180 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 80.6% from local sources (property taxes), 11.4% from the state, and 8.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 3 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 Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 20% | — | — |
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
11.9:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 50% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$22,180
per pupil, district-wide
— below 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
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 251 Top 20% in Massachusetts — larger than 80% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 11.9:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250002400516
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.9%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District), which includes Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School.
$22,180
Per student
-22%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 80.6%
State 11.4%
Federal 8.0%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School
How many students attend Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School?
Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School has 251 students enrolled. It is a middle school in East Harwich, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School is 11.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 25% 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 Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School is White at 88.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in East Harwich, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School?
Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.