- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School shrank from 268 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 251098001827 · Southborough, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: P Brent Trottier (404 students)
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School shrank from 268 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- P Brent Trotti
P Brent Trottier
404 students
- Mary E Finn Sc
Mary E Finn School
345 students
- This school
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School
286 students
- Margaret a Nea
Margaret a Neary
275 students
What this shows Albert S. Woodward Memorial School reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albert S. Woodward Memorial School compares
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$23,795
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
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.
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
District finance for Southborough reports $23,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~286 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), down 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.