Enrollment
494
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belchertown, MA
Chestnut Hill Community School
Federal NCES profile for Chestnut Hill Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250243001871
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chestnut Hill Community School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Belchertown · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 494
- students enrolled
Chestnut Hill Community School has class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Hill Community School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Belchertown, MA.
School address
District: Belchertown · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250243001871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chestnut Hill Community School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chestnut Hill Community School
Chestnut Hill Community School is a mid-sized elementary school in Belchertown, Massachusetts, enrolling 494 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 494 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Belchertown spends $17,888 per pupil, 20% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Belchertown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Swift River Elementary (445 students): Chestnut Hill Community School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 12:1).
Belchertown also operates Belchertown High (573 students) and Swift River Elementary (445 students) alongside Chestnut Hill Community 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 Chestnut Hill Community School compares
Chestnut Hill Community 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,888
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 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Chestnut Hill Community School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belchertown, which includes Chestnut Hill Community School.
$17,888
Per student
-20%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.7%
State 47.9%
Federal 5.5%
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 Chestnut Hill Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belchertown High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swift River Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jabish Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cold Spring | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chestnut Hill Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Belchertown
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~494 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chestnut Hill Community School
How many students attend Chestnut Hill Community School?
Chestnut Hill Community School has 494 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belchertown, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Hill Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Hill Community School is 13.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chestnut Hill Community School?
The largest demographic group at Chestnut Hill Community School is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Belchertown, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chestnut Hill Community School?
Chestnut Hill Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Chestnut Hill Community School rank among public schools in Belchertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Hill Community School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Belchertown, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Belchertown on the city page.
Is Chestnut Hill Community School a good school?
Chestnut Hill Community School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools. 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 Belchertown?
Besides Chestnut Hill Community School, Belchertown also operates Belchertown High (573 students), Swift River Elementary (445 students), and Jabish Middle School (343 students). See the Belchertown district page for the complete list.
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