- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Duxbury, MA
Chandler Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chandler Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250441000593
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chandler Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Massachusetts schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Duxbury · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 665
- students enrolled
Chandler Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chandler Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Duxbury, MA.
School address
District: Duxbury · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250441000593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Chandler Elementary held near 649 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.3 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 250441000593 · Duxbury, MA Other · MID · TRAD
665 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Duxbury High (808 students)
Chandler Elementary held near 649 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.3 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Chandler Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Duxbury High
Duxbury High
808 students
- This school
Chandler Elementary
665 students
- Alden School
Alden School
622 students
- Duxbury Middle
Duxbury Middle
599 students
What this shows Chandler Elementary reports 665 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chandler Elementary compares
Chandler Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
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
$20,599
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 665 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.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Chandler Elementary is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Duxbury reports $20,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chandler Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duxbury High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alden School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Duxbury Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chandler Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~665 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chandler Elementary
How many students attend Chandler Elementary?
Chandler Elementary has 665 students enrolled. It is a public school in Duxbury, MA. CCD year-over-year: 657 (2022-23) → 649 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chandler Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chandler Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chandler Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chandler Elementary is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Duxbury, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chandler Elementary?
Chandler Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chandler Elementary rank among public schools in Duxbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Chandler Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Duxbury, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Duxbury?
Besides Chandler Elementary, Duxbury also operates Duxbury High (808 students), Alden School (622 students), and Duxbury Middle (599 students). See the Duxbury district page for the complete list.