- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
West Parish held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 250528000781 · Gloucester, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Gloucester High (776 students)
West Parish held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
West Parish in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gloucester Hig
Gloucester High
776 students
- Ralph B O'male
Ralph B O'maley Middle
619 students
- This school
West Parish
382 students
- Beeman Memoria 292
Beeman Memorial
292 students
- Plum Cove Scho 217
Plum Cove School
217 students
- Veterans Memor 216
Veterans Memorial
216 students
What this shows West Parish reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Parish compares
West Parish 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,755
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Gloucester reports $23,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~382 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.