- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Peabody, MA
West Memorial
Federal NCES profile for West Memorial, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250936001505
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Memorial earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Peabody · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 294
- students enrolled
West Memorial has class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Memorial ranks #1 of 5 schools in Peabody, MA.
School address
District: Peabody · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250936001505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
West Memorial grew from 259 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 250936001505 · Peabody, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Peabody Veterans Memorial High (1,333 students)
West Memorial grew from 259 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
West Memorial in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peabody Vetera
Peabody Veterans Memorial High
1,333 students
- J Henry Higgin
J Henry Higgins Middle
1,320 students
- Thomas Carroll
Thomas Carroll
645 students
- South Memorial 506
South Memorial
506 students
- William a Welc 408
William a Welch Sr
408 students
- This school 294
West Memorial
294 students
What this shows West Memorial reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Memorial compares
West Memorial 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,014
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 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, West Memorial is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Peabody reports $19,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Memorial Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peabody Veterans Memorial High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| J Henry Higgins Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Carroll | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Memorial | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William a Welch Sr | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Memorial's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Peabody
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Memorial
Standard public school
506 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
William a Welch Sr
Standard public school
408 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
John E. Mccarthy
Standard public school
385 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program
Standard public school
97 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Memorial
How many students attend West Memorial?
West Memorial has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Peabody, MA. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Memorial?
The student-teacher ratio at West Memorial is 13.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Memorial?
The largest demographic group at West Memorial is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Peabody, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Memorial?
West Memorial has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Memorial rank among schools in Peabody?
By Resource Investment Index, West Memorial ranks #1 of 5 schools in Peabody, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Peabody on the city page.
What other schools are in Peabody?
Besides West Memorial, Peabody also operates Peabody Veterans Memorial High (1,333 students), J Henry Higgins Middle (1,320 students), and Thomas Carroll (645 students). See the Peabody district page for the complete list.