- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Natick, MA
Bennett-Hemenway
Federal NCES profile for Bennett-Hemenway, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250834001291
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bennett-Hemenway earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Natick · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 504
- students enrolled
Bennett-Hemenway has class sizes larger than 75% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett-Hemenway ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Natick, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Bennett-Hemenway held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 250834001291 · Natick, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Natick High (1,761 students)
Bennett-Hemenway held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Bennett-Hemenway in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Natick High
Natick High
1,761 students
- J F Kennedy Mi
J F Kennedy Middle School
911 students
- Wilson Middle
Wilson Middle
727 students
- This school 504
Bennett-Hemenway
504 students
- Brown 494
Brown
494 students
- Memorial 455
Memorial
455 students
What this shows Bennett-Hemenway reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bennett-Hemenway compares
Bennett-Hemenway 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 | 504 | top 36% | - | - |
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.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,952
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 252 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 66.2%
Asian 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Bennett-Hemenway is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Natick reports $20,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bennett-Hemenway Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natick High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| J F Kennedy Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brown | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bennett-Hemenway's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Natick
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
J F Kennedy Middle School
Standard public school
911 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Wilson Middle
Standard public school
727 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Brown
Standard public school
494 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Memorial
Standard public school
455 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Lilja Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Johnson
Standard public school
136 students 11.3:1 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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bennett-Hemenway
How many students attend Bennett-Hemenway?
Bennett-Hemenway has 504 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Natick, MA. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennett-Hemenway?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennett-Hemenway 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 Bennett-Hemenway?
The largest demographic group at Bennett-Hemenway is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Natick, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bennett-Hemenway?
Bennett-Hemenway has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Bennett-Hemenway rank among elementary schools in Natick?
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett-Hemenway ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Natick, 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 Natick on the city page.
What other schools are in Natick?
Besides Bennett-Hemenway, Natick also operates Natick High (1,761 students), J F Kennedy Middle School (911 students), and Wilson Middle (727 students). See the Natick district page for the complete list.