- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fitchburg, MA
Crocker Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Crocker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250489000696
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crocker Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Fitchburg · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 610
- students enrolled
Crocker Elementary has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crocker Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Fitchburg, MA.
School address
District: Fitchburg · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250489000696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Crocker Elementary held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 50.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 250489000696 · Fitchburg, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Fitchburg High (1,220 students)
Crocker Elementary held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 50.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Crocker Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fitchburg High
Fitchburg High
1,220 students
- Mckay Elementa
Mckay Elementary School
754 students
- Reingold Eleme
Reingold Elementary
679 students
- Arthur M Longs
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
614 students
- This school
Crocker Elementary
610 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle School
601 students
What this shows Crocker Elementary reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crocker Elementary compares
Crocker 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.4%
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
$19,723
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.2%
White 23.3%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Crocker Elementary is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Fitchburg reports $19,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crocker Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckay Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reingold Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur M Longsjo Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crocker Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Fitchburg
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crocker Elementary
How many students attend Crocker Elementary?
Crocker Elementary has 610 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fitchburg, MA. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crocker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Crocker Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crocker Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Crocker Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment, in Fitchburg, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crocker Elementary?
Crocker 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 Crocker Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fitchburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Crocker Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Fitchburg, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fitchburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Fitchburg?
Besides Crocker Elementary, Fitchburg also operates Fitchburg High (1,220 students), Mckay Elementary School (754 students), and Reingold Elementary (679 students). See the Fitchburg district page for the complete list.