Enrollment
306
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 250008301846 Charter school
Hill View Montessori Charter Public School — Haverhill, MA
Federal NCES profile for Hill View Montessori Charter Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 13
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
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)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hill View Montessori Charter Public School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hill View Montessori Charter Public School reports 306 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 306 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hill View Montessori Charter Public (District) spends $17,660 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 80.7% from local sources (property taxes), 9.6% from the state, and 9.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), 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 Hill View Montessori Charter Public School 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 31% | — | — |
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
12.8:1
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$17,660
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 306 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 306 Top 31% in Massachusetts — larger than 69% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 12.8:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250008301846
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.5%
White 42.8%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 306:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.6%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hill View Montessori Charter Public (District), which includes Hill View Montessori Charter Public School.
$17,660
Per student
-38%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 80.7%
State 9.6%
Federal 9.7%
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 Hill View Montessori Charter Public School
How many students attend Hill View Montessori Charter Public School?
Hill View Montessori Charter Public School has 306 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Haverhill, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill View Montessori Charter Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill View Montessori Charter Public School is 12.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hill View Montessori Charter Public School?
The largest demographic group at Hill View Montessori Charter Public School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Haverhill, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hill View Montessori Charter Public School?
Hill View Montessori Charter Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) 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.