Enrollment
369
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250729001127
Sippican — Marion, MA
Federal NCES profile for Sippican, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
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: Marion · 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)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sippican compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sippican reports 369 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 17.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Marion spends $24,039 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.6% from local sources (property taxes), 44.4% from the state, and 17.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 3 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 Sippican 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 42% | — | — |
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
12.2:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$24,039
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 369 Top 42% in Massachusetts — larger than 58% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250729001127
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.3%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion, which includes Sippican.
$24,039
Per student
-16%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 44.4%
Federal 17.0%
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 Sippican
How many students attend Sippican?
Sippican has 369 students enrolled. It is a other school in Marion, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sippican?
The student-teacher ratio at Sippican is 12.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sippican?
The largest demographic group at Sippican is White at 83.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Marion, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sippican?
Sippican has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.