- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Groton, MA
Boutwell School
Federal NCES profile for Boutwell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250550002611
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boutwell School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Massachusetts.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Groton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 77
- students enrolled
Boutwell School has class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boutwell School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Groton, MA.
School address
District: Groton-Dunstable · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250550002611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Boutwell School shrank from 94 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (-20.2%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 250550002611 · Groton, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
77 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Groton Dunstable Regional Middle (739 students)
Boutwell School shrank from 94 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (-20.2%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Boutwell School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Groton Dunstab
Groton Dunstable Regional Middle
739 students
- Groton Dunstab
Groton Dunstable Regional
659 students
- Florence Roche
Florence Roche School
615 students
- Swallow/Union 210
Swallow/Union School
210 students
- This school 77
Boutwell School
77 students
What this shows Boutwell School reports 77 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boutwell School compares
Boutwell School 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 25% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$21,526
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 83.1%
Asian 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Boutwell School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Groton-Dunstable reports $21,526 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boutwell School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groton Dunstable Regional Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Groton Dunstable Regional | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence Roche School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swallow/Union School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boutwell School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide other 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 (~77 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boutwell School
How many students attend Boutwell School?
Boutwell School has 77 students enrolled. It is a public school in Groton, MA. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 75 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boutwell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boutwell School is 15.4:1, which is 25% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boutwell School?
The largest demographic group at Boutwell School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Groton, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boutwell School?
Boutwell School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Boutwell School rank among public schools in Groton?
By Resource Investment Index, Boutwell School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Groton, 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 Groton-Dunstable?
Besides Boutwell School, Groton-Dunstable also operates Groton Dunstable Regional Middle (739 students), Groton Dunstable Regional (659 students), and Florence Roche School (615 students). See the Groton-Dunstable district page for the complete list.