Concord

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Concord, Massachusetts - 4 schools

An equity score of 52/100 ranks Concord #55 of 362 districts in Massachusetts (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $26,093 per pupil, Concord ranks #72 of 396 Massachusetts districts by per-pupil spending (Massachusetts districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,962
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$26,093
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Concord operates 4 public schools serving 1,962 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 combined, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Middlesex County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,093 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 396 Massachusetts districts by per-pupil spending. See how Massachusetts compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 59.9% local, 35.6% state, and 4.5% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 52/100, ranked #55 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 349.9:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 12.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 70.9% White, 8.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.6% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Alcott, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.

Its largest campus is Concord Middle, enrolling 643 students (34% of the district's total enrollment).

Concord Middle accounts for 32.8% of all Concord student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Concord-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. 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

Concord student-counselor ratio is 350:1 — 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 Concord is typically wider than the Concord-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Concord chronic absenteeism rate is 12.6% — 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?

4.5%
Federal
35.6%
State
59.9%
Local

Funding Equity

52
Equity Score
55 / 362
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Concord.

White 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
African American 5.5%
Asian 7.6%
Multiracial 7.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 47.4/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Concord's schools, about the same as the Massachusetts average of 47.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Alcott 51.8
  2. 2 Thoreau 49.7
  3. 3 Concord Middle 45.1
  4. 4 Willard 42.8

Programs & Resources

349.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Concord

School Enrollment
Concord Middle
643
Alcott
438
Willard
432
Thoreau
401

How Concord Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Massachusetts districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Northbridge Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Winthrop Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Clinton Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Swansea Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Weston Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Concord's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Massachusetts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Concord?

Concord has 4 schools, including 1 middle, 3 combined. Total enrollment is 1,962 students.

How much does Concord spend per student?

Concord spends $26,093 per student. The district has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #55 in Massachusetts.

What is the demographic composition of Concord?

Concord students are 70.9% White, 8.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.6% Asian, 5.5% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Concord?

Concord has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #55 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts.