- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Framingham, MA
Barbieri Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Barbieri Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250498000727
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barbieri Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Framingham · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 671
- students enrolled
Barbieri Elementary has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barbieri Elementary ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Framingham, MA.
School address
District: Framingham · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250498000727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Barbieri Elementary shrank from 696 students in 2022-23 to 658 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 250498000727 · Framingham, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Framingham High School (2,534 students)
Barbieri Elementary shrank from 696 students in 2022-23 to 658 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Barbieri Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Framingham Hig
Framingham High School
2,534 students
- Walsh Middle 785
Walsh Middle
785 students
- This school 671
Barbieri Elementary
671 students
- Fuller Middle 592
Fuller Middle
592 students
- Cameron Middle 592
Cameron Middle School
592 students
- Potter Road 540
Potter Road
540 students
What this shows Barbieri Elementary reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barbieri Elementary compares
Barbieri Elementary 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.5%
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
$23,833
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 671 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.8%
White 14.5%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Barbieri Elementary is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Framingham reports $23,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barbieri Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walsh Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fuller Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cameron Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Potter Road | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barbieri Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Framingham
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Potter Road
Standard public school
540 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Hemenway
Standard public school
538 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Brophy
Standard public school
504 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Miriam F Mccarthy School
Standard public school
490 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Harmony Grove Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Charlotte a Dunning
Standard public school
436 students 12.5:1 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 (~671 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barbieri Elementary
How many students attend Barbieri Elementary?
Barbieri Elementary has 671 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Framingham, MA. CCD year-over-year: 696 (2022-23) → 658 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbieri Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbieri Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barbieri Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Barbieri Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 80.8% of enrollment, in Framingham, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barbieri Elementary?
Barbieri Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Barbieri Elementary rank among elementary schools in Framingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Barbieri Elementary ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Framingham, 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 Framingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Framingham?
Besides Barbieri Elementary, Framingham also operates Framingham High School (2,534 students), Walsh Middle (785 students), and Fuller Middle (592 students). See the Framingham district page for the complete list.