Enrollment
385
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pembroke, MA
Hobomock Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hobomock Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250942001509
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hobomock Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Pembroke · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 385
- students enrolled
Hobomock Elementary has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hobomock Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pembroke, MA.
School address
District: Pembroke · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250942001509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
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 Hobomock Elementary compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hobomock Elementary
Hobomock Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Pembroke, Massachusetts, enrolling 385 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.
With 385 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Pembroke's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bryantville Elementary (421 students): Hobomock Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 14:1).
Pembroke also operates Pembroke High School (690 students) and North Pembroke Elementary (518 students) alongside Hobomock Elementary.
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 Hobomock Elementary compares
Hobomock Elementary 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 | 385 | top 55% | - | - |
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.
385
Bigger than 45% 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
27.5%
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
$18,264
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 91.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, Hobomock Elementary is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pembroke, which includes Hobomock Elementary.
$18,264
Per student
-19%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.2%
State 42.2%
Federal 6.7%
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.
How Hobomock Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Pembroke Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryantville Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pembroke Community Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hobomock Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Pembroke
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hobomock Elementary
How many students attend Hobomock Elementary?
Hobomock Elementary has 385 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pembroke, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hobomock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hobomock Elementary 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 Hobomock Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hobomock Elementary is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Pembroke, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hobomock Elementary?
Hobomock Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hobomock Elementary rank among public schools in Pembroke?
By Resource Investment Index, Hobomock Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pembroke, 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 Pembroke on the city page.
Is Hobomock Elementary a good school?
Hobomock Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools. 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 Pembroke?
Besides Hobomock Elementary, Pembroke also operates Pembroke High School (690 students), North Pembroke Elementary (518 students), and Bryantville Elementary (421 students). See the Pembroke district page for the complete list.
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