- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plymouth, MA
West Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250972001548
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 349
- students enrolled
West Elementary has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Plymouth, MA.
School address
District: Plymouth · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250972001548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
West Elementary grew from 320 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 250972001548 · Plymouth, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 12.5:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Plymouth North High (1,169 students)
West Elementary grew from 320 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
West Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plymouth North
Plymouth North High
1,169 students
- Plymouth South
Plymouth South High
1,001 students
- Plymouth Commu
Plymouth Commun Intermediate
920 students
- South Elementa
South Elementary
614 students
- Plymouth South
Plymouth South Middle
601 students
- This school 349
West Elementary
349 students
What this shows West Elementary reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary compares
West Elementary 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$23,123
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, West Elementary is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Plymouth reports $23,123 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth North High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plymouth South High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plymouth Commun Intermediate | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plymouth South Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Plymouth
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
South Elementary
Standard public school
614 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Indian Brook
Standard public school
520 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Nathaniel Morton Elementary
Standard public school
511 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Federal Furnace School
Standard public school
359 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Manomet Elementary
Standard public school
263 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Cold Spring
Standard public school
214 students 10.7:1 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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary
How many students attend West Elementary?
West Elementary has 349 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plymouth, MA. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary?
West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 West Elementary rank among elementary schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Plymouth, 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 Plymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Plymouth?
Besides West Elementary, Plymouth also operates Plymouth North High (1,169 students), Plymouth South High (1,001 students), and Plymouth Commun Intermediate (920 students). See the Plymouth district page for the complete list.