- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westport, MA
Alice a Macomber
Federal NCES profile for Alice a Macomber, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251278002090
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alice a Macomber earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Massachusetts schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Westport · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 163
- students enrolled
Alice a Macomber has class sizes larger than 75% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alice a Macomber ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Westport, MA.
School address
District: Westport · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251278002090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Alice a Macomber held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 251278002090 · Westport, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Westport Middle-High School (889 students)
Alice a Macomber held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Alice a Macomber in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westport Middl
Westport Middle-High School
889 students
- Westport Eleme
Westport Elementary
463 students
- This school 163
Alice a Macomber
163 students
What this shows Alice a Macomber reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alice a Macomber compares
Alice a Macomber 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,909
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Alice a Macomber is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Westport reports $20,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alice a Macomber Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westport Middle-High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westport Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alice a Macomber's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Westport
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alice a Macomber
How many students attend Alice a Macomber?
Alice a Macomber has 163 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westport, MA. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alice a Macomber?
The student-teacher ratio at Alice a Macomber is 13.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alice a Macomber?
The largest demographic group at Alice a Macomber is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Westport, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alice a Macomber?
Alice a Macomber has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Alice a Macomber rank among public schools in Westport?
By Resource Investment Index, Alice a Macomber ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Westport, 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 Westport?
Besides Alice a Macomber, Westport also operates Westport Middle-High School (889 students) and Westport Elementary (463 students). See the Westport district page for the complete list.