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#1300 of 1,793 schools in MA
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Belcher
Elementary School · Chicopee
125 Montgomery St., Chicopee, MA 01020
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 14 schools in Chicopee. Learn more
Enrollment
229
Student-Teacher
12.7:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
229
Student-Teacher
12.7:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,300 of 1,793
In Chicopee
#10 of 16
public schools
In district
#9 of 15
Chicopee
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Belcher
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About Belcher
Belcher is a public elementary school in Chicopee, MA, part of Chicopee. Belcher serves approximately 229 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Belcher has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,300 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
- This school 5.1 · Average
- District avg 5.4
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
31% of students at Belcher were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Test Scores
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How Belcher Compares
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Funding & Resources
Location
125 Montgomery St., Chicopee, MA 01020
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Belcher may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ACADEMY HILL SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Springfield), which scores notably higher. Another option is Streiber Memorial School (rated 6.5/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Glenwood (rated 6.0/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Springfield), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Chicopee, see our Chicopee schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Barry Chicopee | 0.3 mi | 3.4 |
| Chicopee High Chicopee | 1.0 mi | 4.7 |
| ST JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL Chicopee | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Chicopee Comprehensive High School Chicopee | 1.0 mi | 5.7 |
| Lambert-Lavoie Chicopee | 1.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Dupont Middle Chicopee | 1.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Szetela Early Childhood Center Chicopee | 1.0 mi | 3.9 |
| ST STANISLAUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Chicopee | 1.3 mi | 4.8 |
| VALLEY WEST SCHOOL Chicopee | 1.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Bellamy Middle Chicopee | 1.9 mi | 5.4 |
| ACADEMY HILL SCHOOL Springfield | 1.9 mi | 7.1 |
| Samuel Bowles Springfield | 1.7 mi | 5.9 |
| GRACE ACADEMY Springfield | 1.7 mi | 5.1 |
| Mary O Pottenger Springfield | 1.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Streiber Memorial School Chicopee | 2.2 mi | 6.5 |
| The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning Springfield | 2.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Van Sickle Academy Springfield | 2.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Rise Academy at Van Sickle Springfield | 2.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Glenwood Springfield | 2.2 mi | 6.0 |
| Gen John J Stefanik Chicopee | 1.6 mi | 5.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01020 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,971
Median Home Value
$259,100
Median Rent
$1,153/mo
Population
30,230
College Educated
22.9%
Homeownership
59.7%
Avg Commute
20.7 min
Poverty Rate
14%
Median Age
43.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL East Walpole, MA | 5.1 |
| Greenwood Wakefield, MA | 5.1 |
| Mountain View East Longmeadow, MA | 5.1 |
| ST AGNES SCHOOL Arlington, MA | 5.1 |
| ST JAMES - ST JOHN SCHOOL New Bedford, MA | 5.1 |
| ST MARY-SACRED HEART SCHOOL North Attleboro, MA | 5.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Belcher
What grades does Belcher serve?
Belcher serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Belcher?
Belcher has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belcher?
The student-teacher ratio at Belcher is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belcher rank in MA?
Belcher ranks #1,300 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Belcher's MySchoolScout rating?
Belcher has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Belcher a charter school?
No, Belcher is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belcher a Title I school?
No, Belcher is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (413) 594-3526
Resources & Links
District
Chicopee- District Enrollment
- 6,807
- Schools in District
- 15
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,218
- District Rank
- #9 of 15
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