Enrollment
312
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 251263002606
Paper Mill — Westfield, MA
Federal NCES profile for Paper Mill, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 13
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: Westfield · 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
14.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paper Mill compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Paper Mill reports 312 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 312 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Westfield spends $24,658 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.8% from local sources (property taxes), 49.4% from the state, and 12.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Paper Mill 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 32% | — | — |
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
14.2:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,658
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 312 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 312 Top 32% in Massachusetts — larger than 68% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251263002606
Student demographics
White 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 2.9%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 312:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.9%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westfield, which includes Paper Mill.
$24,658
Per student
-14%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.8%
State 49.4%
Federal 12.8%
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
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
Similar elementary schools in Westfield
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320 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Highland
Standard public school
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Abner Gibbs
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Franklin Ave
Standard public school
176 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Paper Mill
How many students attend Paper Mill?
Paper Mill has 312 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Westfield, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paper Mill?
The student-teacher ratio at Paper Mill is 14.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paper Mill?
The largest demographic group at Paper Mill is White at 64.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Westfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paper Mill?
Paper Mill has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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.