- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Southwick, MA
Powder Mill School
Federal NCES profile for Powder Mill 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 250001302845
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Powder Mill School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Southwick · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 383
- students enrolled
Powder Mill School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Powder Mill School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Southwick, MA.
School address
NCES ID 250001302845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Powder Mill School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 250001302845 · Southwick, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwick Regional School (588 students)
Powder Mill School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Powder Mill School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwick Regi
Southwick Regional School
588 students
- This school
Powder Mill School
383 students
- Woodland Schoo
Woodland School
324 students
What this shows Powder Mill School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Powder Mill School compares
Powder Mill 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$20,050
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 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Powder Mill School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District reports $20,050 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Powder Mill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwick Regional School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Powder Mill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Powder Mill School
How many students attend Powder Mill School?
Powder Mill School has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Southwick, MA. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powder Mill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Powder Mill School is 11.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 28% 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 Powder Mill School?
The largest demographic group at Powder Mill School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Southwick, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Powder Mill School?
Powder Mill 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 Powder Mill School rank among public schools in Southwick?
By Resource Investment Index, Powder Mill School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Southwick, 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 Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District?
Besides Powder Mill School, Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District also operates Southwick Regional School (588 students) and Woodland School (324 students). See the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District district page for the complete list.