Enrollment
631
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 250732001631
Charles Jaworek School — Marlborough, MA
Federal NCES profile for Charles Jaworek School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 17
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Marlborough · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles Jaworek School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Charles Jaworek School reports 631 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 52.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 316 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Marlborough spends $25,301 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.8% from local sources (property taxes), 48.0% from the state, and 9.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Charles Jaworek School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 77% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,301
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 316 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 631 Top 77% in Massachusetts — larger than 23% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 52.0
Students per teacher 12.6:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250732001631
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.2%
White 35.2%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 316:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.3%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marlborough, which includes Charles Jaworek School.
$25,301
Per student
-11%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 48.0%
Federal 9.2%
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.
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- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about Charles Jaworek School
How many students attend Charles Jaworek School?
Charles Jaworek School has 631 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Marlborough, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Jaworek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Jaworek School is 12.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles Jaworek School?
The largest demographic group at Charles Jaworek School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Marlborough, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles Jaworek School?
Charles Jaworek School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.