- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Danvers, MA
Willis E Thorpe
Federal NCES profile for Willis E Thorpe, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250399000538
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willis E Thorpe earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Danvers · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 294
- students enrolled
Willis E Thorpe has class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willis E Thorpe ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Danvers, MA.
School address
District: Danvers · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250399000538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Willis E Thorpe grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 250399000538 · Danvers, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Danvers High (784 students)
Willis E Thorpe grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Willis E Thorpe in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Danvers High
Danvers High
784 students
- Holten Richmon
Holten Richmond Middle School
745 students
- Ivan G Smith
Ivan G Smith
389 students
- Highlands
Highlands
385 students
- Riverside
Riverside
350 students
- This school 294
Willis E Thorpe
294 students
What this shows Willis E Thorpe reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willis E Thorpe compares
Willis E Thorpe 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
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,707
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Willis E Thorpe is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Danvers reports $20,707 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willis E Thorpe Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danvers High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holten Richmond Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ivan G Smith | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highlands | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willis E Thorpe's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Danvers
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 Willis E Thorpe
How many students attend Willis E Thorpe?
Willis E Thorpe has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Danvers, MA. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willis E Thorpe?
The student-teacher ratio at Willis E Thorpe 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 Willis E Thorpe?
The largest demographic group at Willis E Thorpe is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Danvers, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willis E Thorpe?
Willis E Thorpe has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willis E Thorpe rank among public schools in Danvers?
By Resource Investment Index, Willis E Thorpe ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Danvers, 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 Danvers on the city page.
What other schools are in Danvers?
Besides Willis E Thorpe, Danvers also operates Danvers High (784 students), Holten Richmond Middle School (745 students), and Ivan G Smith (389 students). See the Danvers district page for the complete list.