- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northborough, MA
Marguerite E Peaslee
Federal NCES profile for Marguerite E Peaslee, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250888001438
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marguerite E Peaslee earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Northborough · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 267
- students enrolled
Marguerite E Peaslee has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marguerite E Peaslee ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Northborough, MA.
School address
District: Northborough · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250888001438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Marguerite E Peaslee grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 250888001438 · Northborough, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert E. Melican Middle School (545 students)
Marguerite E Peaslee grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Marguerite E Peaslee in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robert E. Meli
Robert E. Melican Middle School
545 students
- Lincoln Street
Lincoln Street
268 students
- This school
Marguerite E Peaslee
267 students
- Marion E Zeh
Marion E Zeh
249 students
- Fannie E Proct
Fannie E Proctor
238 students
What this shows Marguerite E Peaslee reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marguerite E Peaslee compares
Marguerite E Peaslee 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,461
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Asian 13.1%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Marguerite E Peaslee is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Northborough reports $22,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marguerite E Peaslee Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert E. Melican Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Street | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion E Zeh | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fannie E Proctor | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marguerite E Peaslee's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Northborough
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marguerite E Peaslee
How many students attend Marguerite E Peaslee?
Marguerite E Peaslee has 267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northborough, MA. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marguerite E Peaslee?
The student-teacher ratio at Marguerite E Peaslee is 11.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 26% 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 Marguerite E Peaslee?
The largest demographic group at Marguerite E Peaslee is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Northborough, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marguerite E Peaslee?
Marguerite E Peaslee has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marguerite E Peaslee rank among elementary schools in Northborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Marguerite E Peaslee ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Northborough, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Northborough on the city page.
What other schools are in Northborough?
Besides Marguerite E Peaslee, Northborough also operates Robert E. Melican Middle School (545 students), Lincoln Street (268 students), and Marion E Zeh (249 students). See the Northborough district page for the complete list.