Enrollment
356
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beverly, MA
North Beverly Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Beverly Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250264000173
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Beverly Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Beverly · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 356
- students enrolled
North Beverly Elementary has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Beverly Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Beverly, MA.
School address
District: Beverly · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250264000173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Beverly Elementary compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Beverly Elementary
North Beverly Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Beverly, Massachusetts, enrolling 356 students.
At 11.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Massachusetts median, within a few percentage points of the 12.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 356 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Beverly spends $17,623 per pupil, 22% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Beverly's elementary schools, it stands alongside Beverly Middle School (1,388 students): North Beverly Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 12.6:1).
Beverly also operates Beverly Middle School (1,388 students) and Beverly High (1,213 students) alongside North Beverly 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 North Beverly Elementary compares
North Beverly 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,623
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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
White 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, North Beverly Elementary is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beverly, which includes North Beverly Elementary.
$17,623
Per student
-22%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.5%
State 26.3%
Federal 8.2%
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 North Beverly Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beverly High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cove Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ayers/Ryal Side School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centerville Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Beverly Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Beverly
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Beverly Middle School
Standard public school
1,388 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Cove Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Ayers/Ryal Side School
Standard public school
388 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Centerville Elementary
Standard public school
327 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Hannah Elementary
Standard public school
312 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Beverly Elementary
How many students attend North Beverly Elementary?
North Beverly Elementary has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beverly, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Beverly Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Beverly Elementary is 11.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 24% 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 North Beverly Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Beverly Elementary is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Beverly, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Beverly Elementary?
North Beverly Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 North Beverly Elementary rank among elementary schools in Beverly?
By Resource Investment Index, North Beverly Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Beverly, 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 Beverly on the city page.
Is North Beverly Elementary a good school?
North Beverly Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. 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 Beverly?
Besides North Beverly Elementary, Beverly also operates Beverly Middle School (1,388 students), Beverly High (1,213 students), and Cove Elementary (394 students). See the Beverly district page for the complete list.
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