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Belcher

📍 Chicopee, Massachusetts Public

245

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

11.7:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Better than US avg (~16:1)

Pre-K–2

🎓 Grade Levels

4 active grades

21.0

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

About this school

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Belcher, an elementary public school serving grades Pre-K–2 in Chicopee, Massachusetts, with 245 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in Chicopee, Massachusetts, Belcher is a regular public school serving students from grades Pre-K–2. The school operates within the Chicopee in Hampden County. With a current reported enrollment of 245 students, it provides a smaller, close-knit learning environment designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, Belcher maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. This favorable ratio is lower than the typical national public school average of approximately 16:1, offering opportunities for individualized guidance and collaborative classroom engagement. The campus educational team includes approximately 21.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of Chicopee, the student body at Belcher represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include Hispanic (51%), White (32.7%), Black or African American (9.8%). This diverse mix contributes to a rich campus experience that prepares students for higher education and global careers.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

245 Students reported

Hispanic 51%

125 enrolled students

White 32.7%

80 enrolled students

Black / African American 9.8%

24 enrolled students

Two or more races 5.3%

13 enrolled students

Asian 0.8%

2 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

1 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 0%

0 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 245

👦 Male 48.6% (119) 👧 Female 51.4% (126)

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

4 Grade Levels

Pre-K

K ★ top

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School facts

Address 125 Montgomery St., Chicopee, MA 01020

Phone (413) 594-3526

School district Chicopee

County Hampden County

Grades Pre-K–2

Students 245 students

Student–teacher ratio 11.7:1

Full-time teachers 21.0

Community type Suburb: Large

Level Elementary

Type Public

Virtual Not virtual

Coordinates 42.16318, -72.58361

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NCES school ID 250366000490

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

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125 Montgomery St.

Chicopee, MA 01020 Hampden County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades are taught at Belcher? +

Belcher serves students in grades Pre-K–2. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with Massachusetts state educational standards.

How many students attend Belcher? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, Belcher has a total reported enrollment of 245 students.