Enrollment
464
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kelly Elementary compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kelly Elementary
Kelly Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Holyoke, Massachusetts, enrolling 464 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16:1 is larger than about 92% of Massachusetts schools and 30% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 464 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 Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Holyoke's public schools, it stands alongside Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary (463 students): Kelly Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 12.5:1).
Holyoke also operates Holyoke High (1,569 students) and Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary (463 students) alongside Kelly 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 Kelly Elementary compares
Kelly 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,447
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holyoke, which includes Kelly Elementary.
$23,447
Per student
+4%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.1%
State 74.5%
Federal 22.4%
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 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
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
- 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
Similar other 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 (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kelly Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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