- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Newbury, MA
Dr John C Page School
Federal NCES profile for Dr John C Page School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250945000408
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr John C Page School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in West Newbury · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 327
- students enrolled
Dr John C Page School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr John C Page School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Newbury, MA.
School address
District: Pentucket · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250945000408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Dr John C Page School held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 250945000408 · West Newbury, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 11.7:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Pentucket Regional Sr High (578 students)
Dr John C Page School held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Dr John C Page School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pentucket Regi
Pentucket Regional Sr High
578 students
- Elmer S Bagnal
Elmer S Bagnall
519 students
- Pentucket Regi
Pentucket Regional Middle
335 students
- This school
Dr John C Page School
327 students
- Helen R Donagh
Helen R Donaghue School
262 students
- Dr Frederick N 217
Dr Frederick N Sweetsir
217 students
What this shows Dr John C Page School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr John C Page School compares
Dr John C Page School 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$19,437
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 327 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 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Dr John C Page School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Pentucket reports $19,437 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr John C Page School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentucket Regional Sr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmer S Bagnall | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pentucket Regional Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helen R Donaghue School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Frederick N Sweetsir | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr John C Page School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dr John C Page School
How many students attend Dr John C Page School?
Dr John C Page School has 327 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Newbury, MA. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr John C Page School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr John C Page School is 11.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 25% 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 Dr John C Page School?
The largest demographic group at Dr John C Page School is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in West Newbury, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr John C Page School?
Dr John C Page School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Dr John C Page School rank among public schools in West Newbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr John C Page School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Newbury, 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 Pentucket?
Besides Dr John C Page School, Pentucket also operates Pentucket Regional Sr High (578 students), Elmer S Bagnall (519 students), and Pentucket Regional Middle (335 students). See the Pentucket district page for the complete list.