Enrollment
68
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Georgetown, MA
Perley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Perley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250522000766
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perley Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Massachusetts.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 68:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 68
- students enrolled
Perley Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perley Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Georgetown, MA.
School address
District: Georgetown · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250522000766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
68:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+453% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Perley Elementary compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Perley Elementary
Perley Elementary is a small combined-grade school in Georgetown, Massachusetts, enrolling 68 students.
Class loads run heavy: 68:1 is larger than about 99% of Massachusetts schools and 453% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Massachusetts schools, with 68 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,831 Massachusetts schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Georgetown also operates Penn Brook (674 students) and Georgetown High School (268 students) alongside Perley 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 Perley Elementary compares
Perley 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 | 68:1 | ▲ 453% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
68:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
68:1
students per teacher
- 453% above state mean
Top 99% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$18,745
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
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.
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 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Perley Elementary is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Georgetown, which includes Perley Elementary.
$18,745
Per student
-17%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.7%
State 33.1%
Federal 5.2%
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 Perley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Brook | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Georgetown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~68 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Perley Elementary
How many students attend Perley Elementary?
Perley Elementary has 68 students enrolled. It is a public school in Georgetown, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Perley Elementary is 68:1, which is 453% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 333% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Perley Elementary is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Georgetown, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perley Elementary?
Perley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Perley Elementary rank among public schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Perley Elementary ranks #4 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. See all public schools in Georgetown on the city page.
Is Perley Elementary a good school?
Perley Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Massachusetts. 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 Georgetown?
Besides Perley Elementary, Georgetown also operates Penn Brook (674 students), Georgetown High School (268 students), and Georgetown Middle School (187 students). See the Georgetown district page for the complete list.
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