Enrollment
316
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairhaven, MA
East Fairhaven
Federal NCES profile for East Fairhaven, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250480000640
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Fairhaven earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Fairhaven · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 316
- students enrolled
East Fairhaven has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Fairhaven ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fairhaven, MA.
School address
District: Fairhaven · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250480000640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Fairhaven compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Fairhaven
East Fairhaven is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, enrolling 316 students.
At 11.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Massachusetts median, within a few percentage points of the 12.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 316 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fairhaven spends $17,652 per pupil, 21% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Fairhaven's public schools, it stands alongside Leroy Wood (428 students): East Fairhaven is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 13.4:1).
Fairhaven also operates Fairhaven High (568 students) and Leroy Wood (428 students) alongside East Fairhaven.
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 East Fairhaven compares
East Fairhaven on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 316 | top 68% | - | - |
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.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
26.9%
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
$17,652
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, East Fairhaven is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairhaven, which includes East Fairhaven.
$17,652
Per student
-21%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 34.6%
Federal 10.2%
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 East Fairhaven Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhaven High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leroy Wood | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hastings Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Fairhaven's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Fairhaven
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~316 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Fairhaven
How many students attend East Fairhaven?
East Fairhaven has 316 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairhaven, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Fairhaven?
The student-teacher ratio at East Fairhaven 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 East Fairhaven?
The largest demographic group at East Fairhaven is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Fairhaven, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Fairhaven?
East Fairhaven has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 East Fairhaven rank among public schools in Fairhaven?
By Resource Investment Index, East Fairhaven ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fairhaven, 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 Fairhaven on the city page.
Is East Fairhaven a good school?
East Fairhaven earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. 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 Fairhaven?
Besides East Fairhaven, Fairhaven also operates Fairhaven High (568 students), Leroy Wood (428 students), and Hastings Middle (415 students). See the Fairhaven district page for the complete list.
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