- Enrollment
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holyoke, MA
Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250627000908
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Holyoke · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 317
- students enrolled
Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary ranks #2 of 8 schools in Holyoke, MA.
School address
District: Holyoke · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250627000908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 250627000908 · Holyoke, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 10.6:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Holyoke High (1,569 students)
Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary 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 317
Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary
317 students
What this shows Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary compares
Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.8%
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 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.4%
White 20.5%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary 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 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary'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
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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary
How many students attend Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary?
Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary has 317 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holyoke, MA. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary is 10.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 32% 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 Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 69.4% of enrollment, in Holyoke, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary?
Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary rank among schools in Holyoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary ranks #2 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 Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary, 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.