Enrollment
357
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250909001469
Edgartown Elementary — Edgartown, MA
Federal NCES profile for Edgartown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Edgartown · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgartown Elementary compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Edgartown Elementary reports 357 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 44.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 42% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 146 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 40.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Edgartown spends $40,340 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 59.8% from local sources (property taxes), 37.1% from the state, and 3.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Edgartown Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 39% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
— 24% below state mean
Top 11% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
40.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$40,340
per pupil, district-wide
— above Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 146 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.
Overview
Enrollment 357 Top 39% in Massachusetts — larger than 61% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Students per teacher 9.2:1 -24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250909001469
Student demographics
White 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.5
Students per counselor 146:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edgartown, which includes Edgartown Elementary.
$40,340
Per student
+41%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+107%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 59.8%
State 37.1%
Federal 3.1%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Edgartown Elementary
How many students attend Edgartown Elementary?
Edgartown Elementary has 357 students enrolled. It is a other school in Edgartown, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgartown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgartown Elementary is 9.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgartown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edgartown Elementary is White at 57.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Edgartown, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgartown Elementary?
Edgartown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.