At a glance
Reported students
382
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
382
West Parish: 382 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
13.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 371
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about West Parish
West Parish is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Gloucester. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Gloucester. NCES reports 382 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, close to the Massachusetts median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.9%). English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking West Parish
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.13 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.13
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.3%
- Hispanic7.9%
- Black0.8%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Gloucester
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East Veterans Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
451 reported students
Beeman Memorial
Elementary · Grades KG–05
292 reported students
Plum Cove School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
217 reported students
Ralph B O'Maley Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
619 reported students
Gloucester PreSchool
Other · Grades PK–PK
101 reported students
Gloucester High
High · Grades 09–12
776 reported students
Public schools near West Parish
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beeman Memorial Elementary · Gloucester | KG–05 | 292 | 2.3 mi |
| East Veterans Elementary School Elementary · Gloucester | KG–05 | 451 | 3.1 mi |
| Manchester Memorial Elementary Elementary · Manchester Essex Regional | PK–05 | 304 | 3.9 mi |
| Essex Elementary Elementary · Manchester Essex Regional | KG–05 | 215 | 4.1 mi |
| Plum Cove School Elementary · Gloucester | KG–05 | 217 | 4.6 mi |
| Rockport Elementary Elementary · Rockport | PK–05 | 264 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Parish
What grades does West Parish serve?
West Parish reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Gloucester.
How many students attend West Parish?
West Parish reported 382 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 371 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Parish?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 382 students and 29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Parish a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Parish is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gloucester attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is West Parish in?
West Parish is part of Gloucester, based in Gloucester, MA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Parish?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Beeman Memorial (2.3 mi), East Veterans Elementary School (3.1 mi), Manchester Memorial Elementary (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.