Belcher serves 229 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belcher ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Belcher's student population of 229 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Belcher is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
50%
23%
Black
10%
10%
White
36%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Belcher often compared to?
Belcheris often viewed alongside schools like Lambert-lavoie by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Belcher?
229 students attend Belcher.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Belcher students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belcher?
Belcher has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Belcher offer ?
Belcher offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Belcher part of?
Belcher is part of Chicopee School District.
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