- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gloucester, MA
Plum Cove School
Federal NCES profile for Plum Cove School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250528000877
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plum Cove School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Gloucester · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 217
- students enrolled
Plum Cove School has class sizes larger than 75% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plum Cove School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Gloucester, MA.
School address
District: Gloucester · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250528000877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Plum Cove School held near 208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 250528000877 · Gloucester, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Gloucester High (776 students)
Plum Cove School held near 208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Plum Cove School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gloucester Hig
Gloucester High
776 students
- Ralph B O'male
Ralph B O'maley Middle
619 students
- West Parish
West Parish
382 students
- Beeman Memoria 292
Beeman Memorial
292 students
- This school 217
Plum Cove School
217 students
- Veterans Memor 216
Veterans Memorial
216 students
What this shows Plum Cove School reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plum Cove School compares
Plum Cove School 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,755
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 192 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 84.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Plum Cove School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Gloucester reports $23,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plum Cove School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ralph B O'maley Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Parish | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beeman Memorial | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plum Cove School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Gloucester
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
West Parish
Standard public school
382 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Beeman Memorial
Standard public school
292 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Veterans Memorial
Standard public school
216 students 8.6:1 students per teacher
East Gloucester Elementary
Standard public school
181 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~217 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plum Cove School
How many students attend Plum Cove School?
Plum Cove School has 217 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gloucester, MA. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plum Cove School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plum Cove School is 13.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plum Cove School?
The largest demographic group at Plum Cove School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Gloucester, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plum Cove School?
Plum Cove School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Plum Cove School rank among elementary schools in Gloucester?
By Resource Investment Index, Plum Cove School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Gloucester, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gloucester on the city page.
What other schools are in Gloucester?
Besides Plum Cove School, Gloucester also operates Gloucester High (776 students), Ralph B O'maley Middle (619 students), and West Parish (382 students). See the Gloucester district page for the complete list.