Enrollment
280
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 250483000665
James Tansey — Fall River, MA
Federal NCES profile for James Tansey, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 6
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: Fall River · 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)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Tansey compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
James Tansey reports 280 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 34% 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 2% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 280 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 37.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fall River spends $40,714 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 10.7% from local sources (property taxes), 76.1% from the state, and 13.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 James Tansey 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 34% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 25% | — | — |
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
16.2:1
students per teacher
— 34% above state mean
Top 94% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$40,714
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 280 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 280 Top 25% in Massachusetts — larger than 75% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 16.2:1 +34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250483000665
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 9.6%
Asian 3.2%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 280:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 37.5%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fall River, which includes James Tansey.
$40,714
Per student
+43%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+109%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 10.7%
State 76.1%
Federal 13.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,642
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about James Tansey
How many students attend James Tansey?
James Tansey has 280 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Fall River, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Tansey?
The student-teacher ratio at James Tansey is 16.2:1, which is 34% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Tansey?
The largest demographic group at James Tansey is White at 60.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fall River, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Tansey?
James Tansey has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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.