Enrollment
77
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boutwell School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boutwell School
Boutwell School is a small combined-grade school in Groton, Massachusetts, enrolling 77 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Massachusetts schools and 25% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Massachusetts schools, with 77 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Groton-Dunstable also operates Groton Dunstable Regional Middle (739 students) and Groton Dunstable Regional (659 students) alongside Boutwell School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Boutwell School compares
Boutwell School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,913
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Groton-Dunstable, which includes Boutwell School.
$20,913
Per student
-7%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.0%
State 34.5%
Federal 5.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~77 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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. See all public schools in Groton on the city page.
Is Boutwell School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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