Ashburnham-Westminster

Ashburnham, Massachusetts — 5 schools

2,325
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$17,386
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Ashburnham-Westminster operates 5 public schools serving 2,325 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,255 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Worcester County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,386 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 49.8% local, 42.7% state, and 7.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $97,520 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 21/100, ranked #317 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (11 AP courses district-wide), a 324.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 14.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.9% White, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.9% African American across the district's schools.

Oakmont Regional High School accounts for 28.1% of all Ashburnham-Westminster student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Ashburnham-Westminster-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Ashburnham-Westminster school enrollment varies 3.0× across entities

Ashburnham-Westminster school enrollment ranges from 210 students (lowest) to 633 students (highest), a spread of 423 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Ashburnham-Westminster student-counselor ratio is 324:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Ashburnham-Westminster is typically wider than the Ashburnham-Westminster-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Ashburnham-Westminster chronic absenteeism rate is 14.3% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.5%
Federal
42.7%
State
49.8%
Local

Funding Equity

21
Equity Score
317 / 362
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Worcester County county, where this district is located.

$1,206
Studio/mo
$1,410
1 BR/mo
$1,749
2 BR/mo
$2,247
3 BR/mo
$2,637
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$97,520
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Ashburnham-Westminster.

White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 3.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
11 AP courses total
324.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Ashburnham-Westminster

School Enrollment
Oakmont Regional High School
633
Overlook Middle School
576
Briggs Elementary
461
Westminster Elementary
375
Meetinghouse School
210

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ashburnham-Westminster?

Ashburnham-Westminster has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 2 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,325 students.

How much does Ashburnham-Westminster spend per student?

Ashburnham-Westminster spends $17,386 per student. The district has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #317 in Massachusetts.

What is the average teacher salary in Ashburnham-Westminster?

The average teacher salary in Ashburnham-Westminster is $97,520 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Ashburnham-Westminster?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Worcester County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Ashburnham-Westminster?

Ashburnham-Westminster students are 86.9% White, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.9% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Ashburnham-Westminster?

Ashburnham-Westminster has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #317 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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