Enrollment
518
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pembroke, MA
North Pembroke Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Pembroke Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250942001510
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Pembroke Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Massachusetts schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Pembroke · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 518
- students enrolled
North Pembroke Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Pembroke Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pembroke, MA.
School address
District: Pembroke · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250942001510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Pembroke Elementary compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Pembroke Elementary
North Pembroke Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Pembroke, Massachusetts, enrolling 518 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 518 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Pembroke also operates Pembroke High School (690 students) and Bryantville Elementary (421 students) alongside North Pembroke 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 Pembroke Elementary compares
North Pembroke 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,264
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 88.0%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, North Pembroke Elementary is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pembroke, which includes North Pembroke Elementary.
$18,264
Per student
-19%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.2%
State 42.2%
Federal 6.7%
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 Pembroke Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryantville Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hobomock Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pembroke Community Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Pembroke Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~518 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Pembroke Elementary
How many students attend North Pembroke Elementary?
North Pembroke Elementary has 518 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pembroke, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Pembroke Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Pembroke Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Pembroke Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Pembroke Elementary is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Pembroke, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Pembroke Elementary?
North Pembroke Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Pembroke Elementary rank among public schools in Pembroke?
By Resource Investment Index, North Pembroke Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pembroke, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pembroke on the city page.
Is North Pembroke Elementary a good school?
North Pembroke Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Pembroke?
Besides North Pembroke Elementary, Pembroke also operates Pembroke High School (690 students), Bryantville Elementary (421 students), and Hobomock Elementary (385 students). See the Pembroke district page for the complete list.
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