- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Haverhill, MA
Tilton
Federal NCES profile for Tilton, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250597000866
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tilton earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in Haverhill · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 471
- students enrolled
Tilton has class sizes larger than 88% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tilton ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Haverhill, MA.
School address
District: Haverhill · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250597000866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+151 students YoY
Tilton grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (+51.2%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+151 students YoY 250597000866 · Haverhill, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Haverhill High (1,922 students)
Tilton grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (+51.2%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Tilton in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haverhill High
Haverhill High
1,922 students
- Caleb Dustin H
Caleb Dustin Hunking School
1,062 students
- Consentino Mid
Consentino Middle School
805 students
- Pentucket Lake 527
Pentucket Lake Elementary
527 students
- Dr Paul Nettle 503
Dr Paul Nettle
503 students
- This school 471
Tilton
471 students
What this shows Tilton reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tilton compares
Tilton 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 24% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$20,380
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 65.4%
White 25.9%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Tilton is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Haverhill reports $20,380 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tilton Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caleb Dustin Hunking School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Consentino Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pentucket Lake Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Paul Nettle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tilton's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Haverhill
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Caleb Dustin Hunking School
Standard public school
1,062 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Consentino Middle School
Standard public school
805 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Pentucket Lake Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Dr Paul Nettle
Standard public school
503 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Golden Hill
Standard public school
502 students 12:1 students per teacher
John G Whittier
Standard public school
487 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tilton
How many students attend Tilton?
Tilton has 471 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Haverhill, MA. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), up 151.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tilton?
The student-teacher ratio at Tilton is 15.2:1, which is 24% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tilton?
The largest demographic group at Tilton is Hispanic or Latino at 65.4% of enrollment, in Haverhill, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tilton?
Tilton has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Tilton rank among elementary schools in Haverhill?
By Resource Investment Index, Tilton ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Haverhill, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Haverhill on the city page.
What other schools are in Haverhill?
Besides Tilton, Haverhill also operates Haverhill High (1,922 students), Caleb Dustin Hunking School (1,062 students), and Consentino Middle School (805 students). See the Haverhill district page for the complete list.