- Enrollment
- 1,504
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westford, MA
Abbot Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Abbot Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251266000163
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abbot Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Westford · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 371
- students enrolled
Abbot Elementary has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abbot Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Westford, MA.
School address
District: Westford · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251266000163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Abbot Elementary held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 251266000163 · Westford, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 12:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Westford Academy (1,504 students)
Abbot Elementary held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Abbot Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westford Acade
Westford Academy
1,504 students
- Stony Brook Sc 546
Stony Brook School
546 students
- Blanchard Midd 541
Blanchard Middle
541 students
- This school 371
Abbot Elementary
371 students
- Col John Robin 346
Col John Robinson
346 students
- Nabnasset 345
Nabnasset
345 students
What this shows Abbot Elementary reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abbot Elementary compares
Abbot Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,414
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
Asian 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Abbot Elementary is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Westford reports $18,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abbot Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westford Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stony Brook School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blanchard Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Col John Robinson | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nabnasset | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abbot Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Westford
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abbot Elementary
How many students attend Abbot Elementary?
Abbot Elementary has 371 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westford, MA. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abbot Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Abbot Elementary is 12:1, which is 2% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abbot Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Abbot Elementary is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Westford, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abbot Elementary?
Abbot Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Abbot Elementary rank among elementary schools in Westford?
By Resource Investment Index, Abbot Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Westford, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Westford on the city page.
What other schools are in Westford?
Besides Abbot Elementary, Westford also operates Westford Academy (1,504 students), Stony Brook School (546 students), and Blanchard Middle (541 students). See the Westford district page for the complete list.