Enrollment
114
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whitman, MA
The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson
Federal NCES profile for The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251293002902
👥 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
The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Whitman · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 114
- students enrolled
The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson has class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Whitman, MA.
School address
District: Whitman-Hanson · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251293002902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
38:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+209% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson
The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson is a small combined-grade school in Whitman, Massachusetts, enrolling 114 students.
Class loads run heavy: 38:1 is larger than about 99% of Massachusetts schools and 209% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Massachusetts schools, with 114 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,831 Massachusetts schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
The surrounding Whitman-Hanson spends $17,661 per pupil, 21% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Whitman-Hanson also operates Whitman Hanson Regional (993 students) and Whitman Middle (496 students) alongside The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson compares
The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 38:1 | ▲ 209% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
38:1
students per teacher
- 209% 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
$17,661
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitman-Hanson, which includes The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson.
$17,661
Per student
-21%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 47.0%
Federal 9.3%
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.
How The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitman Hanson Regional | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitman Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Head | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louise a Conley | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~114 students)
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Frequently asked questions about The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson
How many students attend The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson?
The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson has 114 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whitman, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson?
The student-teacher ratio at The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson is 38:1, which is 209% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 142% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson?
The largest demographic group at The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Whitman, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson?
The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson rank among public schools in Whitman?
By Resource Investment Index, The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Whitman, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Whitman on the city page.
Is The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson a good school?
The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Whitman-Hanson?
Besides The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson, Whitman-Hanson also operates Whitman Hanson Regional (993 students), Whitman Middle (496 students), and Indian Head (494 students). See the Whitman-Hanson district page for the complete list.
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