- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Athol, MA
Athol-Royalston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Athol-Royalston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250216000176
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athol-Royalston Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Athol · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 446
- students enrolled
Athol-Royalston Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Athol-Royalston Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Athol, MA.
School address
District: Athol-Royalston · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250216000176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Athol-Royalston Middle School grew from 429 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 250216000176 · Athol, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Athol Community Elementary School (589 students)
Athol-Royalston Middle School grew from 429 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Athol-Royalston Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Athol Communit
Athol Community Elementary School
589 students
- This school
Athol-Royalston Middle School
446 students
- Athol High
Athol High
417 students
- Royalston Comm 152
Royalston Community School
152 students
What this shows Athol-Royalston Middle School reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Athol-Royalston Middle School compares
Athol-Royalston Middle School is a growing 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.1%
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
$19,486
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Athol-Royalston Middle School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Athol-Royalston reports $19,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Athol-Royalston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athol Community Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Athol High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Royalston Community School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Athol-Royalston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Athol-Royalston Middle School
How many students attend Athol-Royalston Middle School?
Athol-Royalston Middle School has 446 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Athol, MA. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athol-Royalston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Athol-Royalston Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athol-Royalston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Athol-Royalston Middle School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Athol, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athol-Royalston Middle School?
Athol-Royalston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Athol-Royalston Middle School rank among public schools in Athol?
By Resource Investment Index, Athol-Royalston Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Athol, 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 Athol-Royalston?
Besides Athol-Royalston Middle School, Athol-Royalston also operates Athol Community Elementary School (589 students), Athol High (417 students), and Royalston Community School (152 students). See the Athol-Royalston district page for the complete list.