- Enrollment
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holyoke, MA
Joseph Metcalf School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph Metcalf School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250627001178
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph Metcalf School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Holyoke · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.5:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 213
- students enrolled
Joseph Metcalf School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Metcalf School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Holyoke, MA.
School address
District: Holyoke · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250627001178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-168 students YoY
Joseph Metcalf School shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-45.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-168 students YoY 250627001178 · Holyoke, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
213 enr · 6.5:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Holyoke High (1,569 students)
Joseph Metcalf School shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-45.0%). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Joseph Metcalf School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holyoke High
Holyoke High
1,569 students
- Kelly Elementa 464
Kelly Elementary
464 students
- Lt Clayre Sull 463
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary
463 students
- E N White Elem 453
E N White Elementary
453 students
- Maurice a Dona 388
Maurice a Donahue Elementary
388 students
- This school 213
Joseph Metcalf School
213 students
What this shows Joseph Metcalf School reports 213 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph Metcalf School compares
Joseph Metcalf School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.5:1 | ▼ 47% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 2% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.3%
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
$26,755
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 142 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.2%
White 11.3%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Joseph Metcalf School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Holyoke reports $26,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph Metcalf School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoke High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kelly Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| E N White Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maurice a Donahue Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph Metcalf School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Holyoke
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kelly Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 16:1 students per teacher
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary
Standard public school
463 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
E N White Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Maurice a Donahue Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Morgan Full Service Community School
Standard public school
334 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary
Standard public school
317 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~213 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph Metcalf School
How many students attend Joseph Metcalf School?
Joseph Metcalf School has 213 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holyoke, MA. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), down 168.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Metcalf School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Metcalf School is 6.5:1, which is 47% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 59% 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 Joseph Metcalf School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph Metcalf School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.2% of enrollment, in Holyoke, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph Metcalf School?
Joseph Metcalf School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Joseph Metcalf School rank among schools in Holyoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Metcalf School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Holyoke, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Holyoke on the city page.
What other schools are in Holyoke?
Besides Joseph Metcalf School, Holyoke also operates Holyoke High (1,569 students), Kelly Elementary (464 students), and Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary (463 students). See the Holyoke district page for the complete list.