- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reading, MA
Alice M Barrows
Federal NCES profile for Alice M Barrows, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250999001604
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alice M Barrows earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Reading · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 365
- students enrolled
Alice M Barrows has class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alice M Barrows ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Reading, MA.
School address
District: Reading · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250999001604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Alice M Barrows held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 250999001604 · Reading, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 14:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Reading Memorial High (1,094 students)
Alice M Barrows held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Alice M Barrows in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reading Memori
Reading Memorial High
1,094 students
- Walter S Parke
Walter S Parker Middle
467 students
- J Warren Killa 406
J Warren Killam
406 students
- Arthur W Cooli 405
Arthur W Coolidge Middle
405 students
- Joshua Eaton 388
Joshua Eaton
388 students
- This school 365
Alice M Barrows
365 students
What this shows Alice M Barrows reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alice M Barrows compares
Alice M Barrows 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 14% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,869
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Alice M Barrows is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Reading reports $19,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alice M Barrows Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Memorial High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter S Parker Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| J Warren Killam | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur W Coolidge Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joshua Eaton | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alice M Barrows's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Reading
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
J Warren Killam
Standard public school
406 students 15:1 students per teacher
Joshua Eaton
Standard public school
388 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Birch Meadow
Standard public school
359 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Wood End Elementary School
Standard public school
236 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alice M Barrows
How many students attend Alice M Barrows?
Alice M Barrows has 365 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reading, MA. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alice M Barrows?
The student-teacher ratio at Alice M Barrows is 14:1, which is 14% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alice M Barrows?
The largest demographic group at Alice M Barrows is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Reading, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alice M Barrows?
Alice M Barrows has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alice M Barrows rank among elementary schools in Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, Alice M Barrows ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Reading, 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 Reading on the city page.
What other schools are in Reading?
Besides Alice M Barrows, Reading also operates Reading Memorial High (1,094 students), Walter S Parker Middle (467 students), and J Warren Killam (406 students). See the Reading district page for the complete list.