- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cambridge, MA
Peabody
Federal NCES profile for Peabody, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250327000447
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peabody earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #11 of 15
- schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 314
- students enrolled
Peabody has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peabody ranks #11 of 15 schools in Cambridge, MA.
School address
District: Cambridge · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250327000447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Peabody held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 250327000447 · Cambridge, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge Rindge and Latin (2,072 students)
Peabody held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Peabody in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge Rind
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
2,072 students
- Amigos School 413
Amigos School
413 students
- King Open 391
King Open
391 students
- Graham and Par 367
Graham and Parks
367 students
- Maria L. Baldw 360
Maria L. Baldwin
360 students
- This school 314
Peabody
314 students
What this shows Peabody reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peabody compares
Peabody 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 68% | - | - |
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.
314
Bigger than 34% 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
20.1%
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
$39,949
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 41.0%
African American 25.6%
Asian 15.4%
Two or More 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Peabody is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Cambridge reports $39,949 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peabody Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Rindge and Latin | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amigos School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| King Open | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Graham and Parks | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maria L. Baldwin | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peabody's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Cambridge
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Standard public school
890 students 8.4:1 students per teacher
Amigos School
Standard public school
413 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
King Open
Alternative education program
391 students 10:1 students per teacher
Graham and Parks
Alternative education program
367 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Maria L. Baldwin
Standard public school
360 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
Standard public school
352 students 17.6:1 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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peabody
How many students attend Peabody?
Peabody has 314 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cambridge, MA. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peabody?
The student-teacher ratio at Peabody 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 Peabody?
The largest demographic group at Peabody is White at 41.0% of enrollment, in Cambridge, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peabody?
Peabody has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Peabody rank among schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Peabody ranks #11 of 15 schools in Cambridge, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cambridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Cambridge?
Besides Peabody, Cambridge also operates Cambridge Rindge and Latin (2,072 students), Amigos School (413 students), and King Open (391 students). See the Cambridge district page for the complete list.