Enrollment
116
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Acton, MA
Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program
Federal NCES profile for Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250171002867
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Acton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 116
- students enrolled
Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program has class sizes larger than 84% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Acton, MA.
School address
District: Acton-Boxborough · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250171002867 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program
Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program is a small combined-grade school in Acton, Massachusetts, enrolling 116 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Massachusetts schools, with 116 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Asian (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Acton-Boxborough also operates Acton-Boxborough Regional High (1,622 students) and Raymond J Grey Junior High (824 students) alongside Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program.
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 Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program compares
Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$19,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 42.2%
Asian 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 7.8%
Largest group: White at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Acton-Boxborough, which includes Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program.
$19,794
Per student
-12%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 33.3%
Federal 4.8%
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 Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acton-Boxborough Regional High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond J Grey Junior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blanchard Memorial School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccarthy-Towne School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luther Conant School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~116 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program
How many students attend Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program?
Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program has 116 students enrolled. It is a public school in Acton, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program is 14.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program?
The largest demographic group at Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program is White at 42.2% of enrollment, in Acton, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program?
Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program rank among public schools in Acton?
By Resource Investment Index, Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Acton, 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 Acton on the city page.
Is Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program a good school?
Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools. 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 Acton-Boxborough?
Besides Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program, Acton-Boxborough also operates Acton-Boxborough Regional High (1,622 students), Raymond J Grey Junior High (824 students), and Blanchard Memorial School (469 students). See the Acton-Boxborough district page for the complete list.
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