- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Perley Elementary grew from 82 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 250522000766 · Georgetown, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
68 enr · 68:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn Brook (674 students)
Perley Elementary grew from 82 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Perley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penn Brook
Penn Brook
674 students
- Georgetown Hig 268
Georgetown High School
268 students
- Georgetown Mid 187
Georgetown Middle School
187 students
- This school 68
Perley Elementary
68 students
What this shows Perley Elementary reports 68 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perley Elementary compares
Perley Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,826
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
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.
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
District finance for Georgetown reports $18,826 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~68 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 82 (2022-23) → 88 (2023-24), up 6.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.