- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Georgetown, MA
Penn Brook
Federal NCES profile for Penn Brook, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250522000765
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Penn Brook earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Massachusetts schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 674
- students enrolled
Penn Brook has class sizes larger than 91% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Penn Brook ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Georgetown, MA.
School address
District: Georgetown · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250522000765 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Penn Brook held near 696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.1 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 250522000765 · Georgetown, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
674 enr · 15.7:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Georgetown High School (268 students)
Penn Brook held near 696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.1 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Penn Brook in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Penn Brook
674 students
- Georgetown Hig 268
Georgetown High School
268 students
- Georgetown Mid 187
Georgetown Middle School
187 students
- Perley Element 68
Perley Elementary
68 students
What this shows Penn Brook reports 674 students on the CCD universe file.
How Penn Brook compares
Penn Brook 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,826
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Penn Brook is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Georgetown reports $18,826 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Penn Brook Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perley Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Penn Brook's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 68:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~674 students)
Frequently asked questions about Penn Brook
How many students attend Penn Brook?
Penn Brook has 674 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Georgetown, MA. CCD year-over-year: 703 (2022-23) → 696 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn Brook?
The student-teacher ratio at Penn Brook is 15.7:1, which is 28% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Penn Brook?
The largest demographic group at Penn Brook is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Georgetown, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Penn Brook?
Penn Brook has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Penn Brook rank among public schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Penn Brook ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Georgetown, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Georgetown?
Besides Penn Brook, Georgetown also operates Georgetown High School (268 students), Georgetown Middle School (187 students), and Perley Elementary (68 students). See the Georgetown district page for the complete list.