- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson grew from 100 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 3.9 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 251293002902 · Whitman, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
114 enr · 38:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitman Hanson Regional (993 students)
The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson grew from 100 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 3.9 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitman Hanson
Whitman Hanson Regional
993 students
- Whitman Middle
Whitman Middle
496 students
- Indian Head
Indian Head
494 students
- Louise a Conle
Louise a Conley
488 students
- Hanson Middle
Hanson Middle School
442 students
- This school 114
The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson
114 students
What this shows The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson reports 114 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson compares
The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Whitman-Hanson reports $18,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~114 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 100 (2022-23) → 105 (2023-24), up 5.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.