How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mccarthy-Towne School | Paul P Gates Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Acton, MA | Acton, MA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 431 | 380 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.7:1 | 13.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Mccarthy-Towne School | Paul P Gates Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,794 | $19,794 |
| District | Acton-Boxborough | Acton-Boxborough |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Mccarthy-Towne School | Paul P Gates Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.4% | 28.7% |
| African American | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% | 6.3% |
| Asian | 9.3% | 55.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 7.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mccarthy-Towne School | Paul P Gates Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 431:1 | 380:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.