Enrollment
294
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willis E Thorpe compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willis E Thorpe
Willis E Thorpe is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Danvers, Massachusetts, enrolling 294 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 294 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Danvers's public schools, it stands alongside Riverside (350 students): Willis E Thorpe is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 13:1).
Danvers also operates Danvers High (784 students) and Holten Richmond Middle School (745 students) alongside Willis E Thorpe.
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 Willis E Thorpe compares
Willis E Thorpe on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,210
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danvers, which includes Willis E Thorpe.
$20,210
Per student
-10%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.1%
State 27.8%
Federal 7.1%
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 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
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~294 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Willis E Thorpe a good school?
Willis E Thorpe earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 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.
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