- Enrollment
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Holyoke, MA
William R. Peck School
Federal NCES profile for William R. Peck School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250627002645
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William R. Peck School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 14
- public schools in Holyoke · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 192
- students enrolled
William R. Peck School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William R. Peck School ranks #2 of 14 public schools in Holyoke, MA.
School address
District: Holyoke · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250627002645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
192 on latest CCD 250627002645 · Holyoke, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
192 enr · 8.7:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Holyoke High (1,569 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 14 public schools in Holyoke. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
William R. Peck School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holyoke High
Holyoke High
1,569 students
- Kelly Elementa 464
Kelly Elementary
464 students
- Lt Clayre Sull 463
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary
463 students
- E N White Elem 453
E N White Elementary
453 students
- Maurice a Dona 388
Maurice a Donahue Elementary
388 students
- This school 192
William R. Peck School
192 students
What this shows William R. Peck School reports 192 students on the CCD universe file.
How William R. Peck School compares
William R. Peck School vs Massachusetts and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 29% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 8% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
83.3%
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
$26,755
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 38 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Holyoke reports $26,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William R. Peck School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoke High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kelly Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| E N White Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maurice a Donahue Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William R. Peck School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Holyoke
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~192 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about William R. Peck School
How many students attend William R. Peck School?
William R. Peck School has 192 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Holyoke, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William R. Peck School?
The student-teacher ratio at William R. Peck School is 8.7:1, which is 29% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William R. Peck School?
William R. Peck School 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 William R. Peck School rank among public schools in Holyoke?
By Resource Investment Index, William R. Peck School ranks #2 of 14 public schools in Holyoke, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Holyoke on the city page.
What other schools are in Holyoke?
Besides William R. Peck School, Holyoke also operates Holyoke High (1,569 students), Kelly Elementary (464 students), and Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary (463 students). See the Holyoke district page for the complete list.