Enrollment
509
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250990001587
Ralph C Mahar Regional — Orange, MA
Federal NCES profile for Ralph C Mahar Regional, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 18
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Ralph C Mahar · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ralph C Mahar Regional compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ralph C Mahar Regional reports 509 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 57.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 42% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 85 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Ralph C Mahar spends $29,377 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 47.7% from local sources (property taxes), 47.0% from the state, and 5.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ralph C Mahar Regional compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 65% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
— 24% below state mean
Top 11% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$29,377
per pupil, district-wide
— above Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 85 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 509 Top 65% in Massachusetts — larger than 35% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 57.0
Students per teacher 9.2:1 -24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250990001587
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 7
Counselors (FTE) 6.0
Students per counselor 85:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.8%
In-school suspensions 22
Out-of-school suspensions 55
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ralph C Mahar, which includes Ralph C Mahar Regional.
$29,377
Per student
+3%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+51%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 47.7%
State 47.0%
Federal 5.3%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Ralph C Mahar Regional
How many students attend Ralph C Mahar Regional?
Ralph C Mahar Regional has 509 students enrolled. It is a other school in Orange, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph C Mahar Regional?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph C Mahar Regional is 9.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralph C Mahar Regional?
The largest demographic group at Ralph C Mahar Regional is White at 81.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Orange, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph C Mahar Regional?
Ralph C Mahar Regional has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.