Enrollment
382
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gloucester, MA
West Parish
Federal NCES profile for West Parish, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250528000781
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Parish earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Gloucester · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 382
- students enrolled
West Parish has class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Parish ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Gloucester, MA.
School address
District: Gloucester · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250528000781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Parish compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Parish
West Parish is a mid-sized elementary school in Gloucester, Massachusetts, enrolling 382 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 382 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 (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Gloucester's elementary schools, it stands alongside Beeman Memorial (292 students): West Parish is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 9.4:1).
Gloucester also operates Gloucester High (776 students) and Ralph B O'maley Middle (619 students) alongside West Parish.
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 West Parish compares
West Parish on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$22,410
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 338 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.
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 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, West Parish is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gloucester, which includes West Parish.
$22,410
Per student
0%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.5%
State 21.9%
Federal 8.6%
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 West Parish Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ralph B O'maley Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beeman Memorial | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plum Cove School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Parish's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Gloucester
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Beeman Memorial
Standard public school
292 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Plum Cove School
Standard public school
217 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Veterans Memorial
Standard public school
216 students 8.6:1 students per teacher
East Gloucester Elementary
Standard public school
181 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Parish
How many students attend West Parish?
West Parish has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gloucester, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Parish?
The student-teacher ratio at West Parish is 13.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Parish?
The largest demographic group at West Parish is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Gloucester, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Parish?
West Parish 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 West Parish rank among elementary schools in Gloucester?
By Resource Investment Index, West Parish ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Gloucester, 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 Gloucester on the city page.
Is West Parish a good school?
West Parish earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Gloucester?
Besides West Parish, Gloucester also operates Gloucester High (776 students), Ralph B O'maley Middle (619 students), and Beeman Memorial (292 students). See the Gloucester district page for the complete list.
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