Enrollment
455
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 250354000847
William a Berkowitz Elementary — Chelsea, MA
Federal NCES profile for William a Berkowitz Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Chelsea · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William a Berkowitz Elementary compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
William a Berkowitz Elementary reports 455 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Chelsea spends $25,736 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.9% from local sources (property taxes), 83.4% from the state, and 14.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William a Berkowitz Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 57% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
31.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,736
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 455 Top 57% in Massachusetts — larger than 43% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 12.9:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250354000847
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.0%
White 6.2%
African American 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.6%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chelsea, which includes William a Berkowitz Elementary.
$25,736
Per student
-10%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.9%
State 83.4%
Federal 14.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,649
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about William a Berkowitz Elementary
How many students attend William a Berkowitz Elementary?
William a Berkowitz Elementary has 455 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Chelsea, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William a Berkowitz Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William a Berkowitz Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William a Berkowitz Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William a Berkowitz Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 87.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Chelsea, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William a Berkowitz Elementary?
William a Berkowitz Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.