- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hyannis, MA
Hyannis West Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hyannis West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250231000121
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hyannis West Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Hyannis · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 309
- students enrolled
Hyannis West Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hyannis West Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Hyannis, MA.
School address
District: Barnstable · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250231000121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Hyannis West Elementary held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.9 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 250231000121 · Hyannis, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 9.4:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Barnstable High (1,652 students)
Hyannis West Elementary held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.9 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Hyannis West Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barnstable Hig
Barnstable High
1,652 students
- Barnstable Uni
Barnstable United Elementary School
714 students
- Barnstable Int 642
Barnstable Intermediate School
642 students
- West Villages 416
West Villages Elementary School
416 students
- This school 309
Hyannis West Elementary
309 students
- Barnstable Com 293
Barnstable Community Innovation School
293 students
What this shows Hyannis West Elementary reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hyannis West Elementary compares
Hyannis West Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 24% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 14% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$22,858
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 309 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.5%
White 20.8%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Hyannis West Elementary is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Barnstable reports $22,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hyannis West Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barnstable United Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barnstable Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Villages Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barnstable Community Innovation School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hyannis West Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Hyannis
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hyannis West Elementary
How many students attend Hyannis West Elementary?
Hyannis West Elementary has 309 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hyannis, MA. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hyannis West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hyannis West Elementary is 9.4:1, which is 24% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 40% 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 Hyannis West Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hyannis West Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment, in Hyannis, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hyannis West Elementary?
Hyannis West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Hyannis West Elementary rank among public schools in Hyannis?
By Resource Investment Index, Hyannis West Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Hyannis, 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 Hyannis on the city page.
What other schools are in Barnstable?
Besides Hyannis West Elementary, Barnstable also operates Barnstable High (1,652 students), Barnstable United Elementary School (714 students), and Barnstable Intermediate School (642 students). See the Barnstable district page for the complete list.