- Enrollment
- 1,504
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westford, MA
Col John Robinson
Federal NCES profile for Col John Robinson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251266002077
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Col John Robinson earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Westford · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 346
- students enrolled
Col John Robinson has class sizes larger than 87% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Col John Robinson ranks #1 of 3 schools in Westford, MA.
School address
District: Westford · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251266002077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Col John Robinson shrank from 338 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 251266002077 · Westford, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 15:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Westford Academy (1,504 students)
Col John Robinson shrank from 338 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Col John Robinson 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
- Blanchard Midd 541
Blanchard Middle
541 students
- Abbot Elementa 371
Abbot Elementary
371 students
- This school 346
Col John Robinson
346 students
- Nabnasset 345
Nabnasset
345 students
What this shows Col John Robinson reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Col John Robinson compares
Col John Robinson 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 22% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 231 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 51.4%
Asian 35.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 2.9%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Col John Robinson 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 Col John Robinson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westford Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stony Brook School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blanchard Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abbot Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nabnasset | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Col John Robinson'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
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Westford
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Col John Robinson
How many students attend Col John Robinson?
Col John Robinson has 346 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westford, MA. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Col John Robinson?
The student-teacher ratio at Col John Robinson is 15:1, which is 22% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Col John Robinson?
The largest demographic group at Col John Robinson is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Westford, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Col John Robinson?
Col John Robinson has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Col John Robinson rank among schools in Westford?
By Resource Investment Index, Col John Robinson ranks #1 of 3 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 schools in Westford on the city page.
What other schools are in Westford?
Besides Col John Robinson, Westford also operates Westford Academy (1,504 students), Stony Brook School (546 students), and Blanchard Middle (541 students). See the Westford district page for the complete list.