Randolph

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Randolph, Massachusetts - 6 schools

An equity score of 56/100 ranks Randolph #28 of 362 districts in Massachusetts (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $26,141 per pupil, Randolph ranks #71 of 396 Massachusetts districts by per-pupil spending (Massachusetts districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,610
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$26,141
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Randolph operates 6 public schools serving 2,610 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 combined 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 Norfolk County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,141 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 43.3% local, 46.1% state, and 10.6% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 56/100, ranked #28 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.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (9 AP courses district-wide), a 255:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 27.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 52.6% African American, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Elizabeth G Lyons Elementary, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.

Its largest campus is Randolph High, enrolling 765 students (27% of the district's total enrollment).

Randolph High accounts for 26.6% of all Randolph student enrollment

That concentration means Randolph-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

Randolph school enrollment varies 2.7× across entities

Randolph school enrollment ranges from 282 students (lowest) to 765 students (highest), a spread of 483 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

Randolph student-counselor ratio is 255:1 — 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 Randolph is typically wider than the Randolph-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Randolph chronic absenteeism rate is 27.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Randolph is typically wider than the Randolph-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

10.6%
Federal
46.1%
State
43.3%
Local

Funding Equity

56
Equity Score
28 / 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 6 schools in Randolph.

White 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
African American 52.6%
Asian 15.1%
Multiracial 4.2%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 65.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Randolph's schools, above the Massachusetts average of 47.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Elizabeth G Lyons Elementary 69.8
  2. 2 Margaret L Donovan 67.4
  3. 3 Randolph Community Middle 66.9
  4. 4 Martin E Young Elementary 64.2
  5. 5 J F Kennedy Elementary 62.8

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
9 AP courses total
255:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Randolph

School Enrollment
Randolph High
765
Randolph Community Middle
640
J F Kennedy Elementary
453
Margaret L Donovan
415
Martin E Young Elementary
320
Elizabeth G Lyons Elementary
282

How Randolph Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Massachusetts districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Hanover Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Northampton Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Bedford Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Auburn Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
East Longmeadow Similar size Lower spending More locally funded

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Randolph?

Randolph has 6 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 1 combined, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,610 students.

How much does Randolph spend per student?

Randolph spends $26,141 per student. The district has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #28 in Massachusetts.

What is the demographic composition of Randolph?

Randolph students are 52.6% African American, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 11.2% White, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Randolph?

Randolph has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #28 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts.