Belcher serves 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- 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
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Belcher's student population of 224 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Belcher is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
46%
24%
Black
10%
10%
White
37%
54%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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?
224 students attend Belcher.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Belcher students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belcher?
Belcher has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Belcher offer ?
Belcher offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Belcher part of?
Belcher is part of Chicopee School District.
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