Enrollment
286
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Southborough, MA
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School
Federal NCES profile for Albert S. Woodward Memorial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251098001827
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Southborough · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 286
- students enrolled
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School has class sizes larger than 82% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albert S. Woodward Memorial School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Southborough, MA.
School address
District: Southborough · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251098001827 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albert S. Woodward Memorial School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albert S. Woodward Memorial School
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School is a mid-sized elementary school in Southborough, Massachusetts, enrolling 286 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 286 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Asian (31%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Southborough's elementary schools, it stands alongside Margaret a Neary (275 students): Albert S. Woodward Memorial School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 13.8:1).
Southborough also operates P Brent Trottier (404 students) and Mary E Finn School (345 students) alongside Albert S. Woodward Memorial School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Albert S. Woodward Memorial School compares
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,551
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 286 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 57.0%
Asian 31.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Albert S. Woodward Memorial School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southborough, which includes Albert S. Woodward Memorial School.
$23,551
Per student
+5%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.0%
State 36.5%
Federal 3.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Albert S. Woodward Memorial School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| P Brent Trottier | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary E Finn School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Margaret a Neary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albert S. Woodward Memorial School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Southborough
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~286 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Albert S. Woodward Memorial School
How many students attend Albert S. Woodward Memorial School?
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School has 286 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Southborough, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert S. Woodward Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert S. Woodward Memorial School is 14.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albert S. Woodward Memorial School?
The largest demographic group at Albert S. Woodward Memorial School is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Southborough, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albert S. Woodward Memorial School?
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albert S. Woodward Memorial School rank among public schools in Southborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Albert S. Woodward Memorial School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Southborough, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Southborough on the city page.
Is Albert S. Woodward Memorial School a good school?
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Southborough?
Besides Albert S. Woodward Memorial School, Southborough also operates P Brent Trottier (404 students), Mary E Finn School (345 students), and Margaret a Neary (275 students). See the Southborough district page for the complete list.
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