Enrollment
231
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250816002887
Lanesborough Elementary — Lanesborough, MA
Federal NCES profile for Lanesborough Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 50
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: Mount Greylock · 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)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lanesborough Elementary compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lanesborough Elementary reports 231 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 40% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 462 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 19.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mount Greylock spends $25,697 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 70.5% from local sources (property taxes), 25.5% from the state, and 4.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Lanesborough Elementary 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 17% | — | — |
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
9.6:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 15% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$25,697
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 462 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.
Overview
Enrollment 231 Top 17% in Massachusetts — larger than 83% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 9.6:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250816002887
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 462:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Greylock, which includes Lanesborough Elementary.
$25,697
Per student
-10%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 70.5%
State 25.5%
Federal 4.0%
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
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Lanesborough Elementary
How many students attend Lanesborough Elementary?
Lanesborough Elementary has 231 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lanesborough, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lanesborough Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lanesborough Elementary is 9.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lanesborough Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lanesborough Elementary is White at 84.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lanesborough, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lanesborough Elementary?
Lanesborough Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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.