- Enrollment
- 1,504
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westford, MA
Blanchard Middle
Federal NCES profile for Blanchard Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 251266000170
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blanchard Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Westford · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 541
- students enrolled
Blanchard Middle has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blanchard Middle ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Westford, MA.
School address
District: Westford · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251266000170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Blanchard Middle held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.2 → 45.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 251266000170 · Westford, MA Middle · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 11.5:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Westford Academy (1,504 students)
Blanchard Middle held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.2 → 45.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Blanchard Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westford Acade
Westford Academy
1,504 students
- Stony Brook Sc 546
Stony Brook School
546 students
- This school 541
Blanchard Middle
541 students
- Abbot Elementa 371
Abbot Elementary
371 students
- Col John Robin 346
Col John Robinson
346 students
- Nabnasset 345
Nabnasset
345 students
What this shows Blanchard Middle reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blanchard Middle compares
Blanchard Middle 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,414
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 135 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 56.3%
Asian 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Blanchard Middle is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Westford reports $18,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blanchard Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westford Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stony Brook School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abbot Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Col John Robinson | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nabnasset | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blanchard Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Westford
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blanchard Middle
How many students attend Blanchard Middle?
Blanchard Middle has 541 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westford, MA. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanchard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Blanchard Middle is 11.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blanchard Middle?
The largest demographic group at Blanchard Middle is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Westford, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blanchard Middle?
Blanchard Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Blanchard Middle rank among public schools in Westford?
By Resource Investment Index, Blanchard Middle ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Westford, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Westford on the city page.
What other schools are in Westford?
Besides Blanchard Middle, Westford also operates Westford Academy (1,504 students), Stony Brook School (546 students), and Abbot Elementary (371 students). See the Westford district page for the complete list.