Enrollment
345
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Turkey Hill Elementary School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Turkey Hill Elementary School
Turkey Hill Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lunenburg, Massachusetts, enrolling 345 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.7:1 is larger than about 91% of Massachusetts schools and 28% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 345 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lunenburg spends $17,347 per pupil, 23% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lunenburg also operates Lunenburg High (452 students) and Lunenburg Middle School (382 students) alongside Turkey Hill Elementary School.
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 Turkey Hill Elementary School compares
Turkey Hill Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,347
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lunenburg, which includes Turkey Hill Elementary School.
$17,347
Per student
-23%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.4%
State 39.1%
Federal 7.5%
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 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
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Turkey Hill Elementary School a good school?
Turkey Hill Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 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.
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