- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lunenburg, MA
Turkey Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Turkey Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250708002871
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turkey Hill Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Lunenburg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 345
- students enrolled
Turkey Hill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turkey Hill Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lunenburg, MA.
School address
District: Lunenburg · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250708002871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Turkey Hill Elementary School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 250708002871 · Lunenburg, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 15.7:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lunenburg High (452 students)
Turkey Hill Elementary School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Turkey Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lunenburg High
Lunenburg High
452 students
- Lunenburg Midd
Lunenburg Middle School
382 students
- Lunenburg Prim
Lunenburg Primary School
374 students
- This school
Turkey Hill Elementary School
345 students
- Advanced Commu 10
Advanced Community Experience Program
10 students
What this shows Turkey Hill Elementary School reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turkey Hill Elementary School compares
Turkey Hill Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,645
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Turkey Hill Elementary School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Lunenburg reports $18,645 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Turkey Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunenburg High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lunenburg Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lunenburg Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Advanced Community Experience Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turkey Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Turkey Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Turkey Hill Elementary School?
Turkey Hill Elementary School has 345 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lunenburg, MA. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turkey Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turkey Hill Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 28% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turkey Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Turkey Hill Elementary School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Lunenburg, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turkey Hill Elementary School?
Turkey Hill Elementary School 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 Turkey Hill Elementary School rank among public schools in Lunenburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Turkey Hill Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lunenburg, 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 Lunenburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Lunenburg?
Besides Turkey Hill Elementary School, Lunenburg also operates Lunenburg High (452 students), Lunenburg Middle School (382 students), and Lunenburg Primary School (374 students). See the Lunenburg district page for the complete list.