- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Haverhill, MA
Dr Paul Nettle
Federal NCES profile for Dr Paul Nettle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250597000852
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Paul Nettle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 11
- elementary schools in Haverhill · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 503
- students enrolled
Dr Paul Nettle has class sizes smaller than 79% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Paul Nettle ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Haverhill, MA.
School address
District: Haverhill · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250597000852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Dr Paul Nettle shrank from 570 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 250597000852 · Haverhill, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 10.1:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Haverhill High (1,922 students)
Dr Paul Nettle shrank from 570 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Dr Paul Nettle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haverhill High
Haverhill High
1,922 students
- Caleb Dustin H
Caleb Dustin Hunking School
1,062 students
- Consentino Mid
Consentino Middle School
805 students
- Pentucket Lake 527
Pentucket Lake Elementary
527 students
- This school 503
Dr Paul Nettle
503 students
- Golden Hill 502
Golden Hill
502 students
What this shows Dr Paul Nettle reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Paul Nettle compares
Dr Paul Nettle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.5%
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
$20,380
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 101 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.9%
White 36.4%
African American 5.2%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Dr Paul Nettle is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Haverhill reports $20,380 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr Paul Nettle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caleb Dustin Hunking School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Consentino Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pentucket Lake Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Hill | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Paul Nettle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Haverhill
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Caleb Dustin Hunking School
Standard public school
1,062 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Consentino Middle School
Standard public school
805 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Pentucket Lake Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Golden Hill
Standard public school
502 students 12:1 students per teacher
John G Whittier
Standard public school
487 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Silver Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 12:1 students per teacher
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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr Paul Nettle
How many students attend Dr Paul Nettle?
Dr Paul Nettle has 503 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Haverhill, MA. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Paul Nettle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Paul Nettle is 10.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 36% 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 Paul Nettle?
The largest demographic group at Dr Paul Nettle is Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment, in Haverhill, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Paul Nettle?
Dr Paul Nettle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Paul Nettle rank among elementary schools in Haverhill?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Paul Nettle ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Haverhill, 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 Haverhill on the city page.
What other schools are in Haverhill?
Besides Dr Paul Nettle, Haverhill also operates Haverhill High (1,922 students), Caleb Dustin Hunking School (1,062 students), and Consentino Middle School (805 students). See the Haverhill district page for the complete list.