- Enrollment
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holyoke, MA
Kelly Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kelly Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250627000904
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kelly Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Massachusetts schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Holyoke · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 464
- students enrolled
Kelly Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly Elementary ranks #7 of 8 schools in Holyoke, MA.
School address
District: Holyoke · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250627000904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+134 students YoY
Kelly Elementary grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (+41.2%).
Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+134 students YoY 250627000904 · Holyoke, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 16:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Holyoke High (1,569 students)
Kelly Elementary grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (+41.2%). Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Kelly Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holyoke High
Holyoke High
1,569 students
- This school 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
- Morgan Full Se 334
Morgan Full Service Community School
334 students
What this shows Kelly Elementary reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kelly Elementary compares
Kelly Elementary is a growing 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 30% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.1%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.7%
White 4.3%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Kelly Elementary 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 Kelly Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoke High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| E N White Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maurice a Donahue Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morgan Full Service Community School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kelly Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Holyoke
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
H.B. Lawrence School
Standard public school
305 students 16.1:1 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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kelly Elementary
How many students attend Kelly Elementary?
Kelly Elementary has 464 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holyoke, MA. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), up 134.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelly Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelly Elementary is 16:1, which is 30% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kelly Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kelly Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment, in Holyoke, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kelly Elementary?
Kelly Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Kelly Elementary rank among schools in Holyoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly Elementary ranks #7 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 Kelly Elementary, Holyoke also operates Holyoke High (1,569 students), Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary (463 students), and E N White Elementary (453 students). See the Holyoke district page for the complete list.