- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Acton, MA
C.T. Douglas Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for C.T. Douglas Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250171000007
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C.T. Douglas Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Acton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 408
- students enrolled
C.T. Douglas Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C.T. Douglas Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Acton, MA.
School address
District: Acton-Boxborough · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250171000007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
C.T. Douglas Elementary School grew from 377 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 250171000007 · Acton, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Acton-Boxborough Regional High (1,622 students)
C.T. Douglas Elementary School grew from 377 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
C.T. Douglas Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Acton-Boxborou
Acton-Boxborough Regional High
1,622 students
- Raymond J Grey
Raymond J Grey Junior High
824 students
- Blanchard Memo 469
Blanchard Memorial School
469 students
- Mccarthy-Towne 431
Mccarthy-Towne School
431 students
- Luther Conant 410
Luther Conant School
410 students
- This school 408
C.T. Douglas Elementary School
408 students
What this shows C.T. Douglas Elementary School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How C.T. Douglas Elementary School compares
C.T. Douglas Elementary School is a growing 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% 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.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$20,676
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
Asian 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, C.T. Douglas Elementary School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Acton-Boxborough reports $20,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C.T. Douglas Elementary School 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 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccarthy-Towne School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luther Conant School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C.T. Douglas Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 elementary schools in Acton
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mccarthy-Towne School
Standard public school
431 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Luther Conant School
Standard public school
410 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Merriam School
Standard public school
395 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Paul P Gates Elementary School
Standard public school
380 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about C.T. Douglas Elementary School
How many students attend C.T. Douglas Elementary School?
C.T. Douglas Elementary School has 408 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Acton, MA. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C.T. Douglas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at C.T. Douglas Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C.T. Douglas Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at C.T. Douglas Elementary School is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Acton, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C.T. Douglas Elementary School?
C.T. Douglas Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 C.T. Douglas Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Acton?
By Resource Investment Index, C.T. Douglas Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Acton on the city page.
What other schools are in Acton-Boxborough?
Besides C.T. Douglas Elementary School, 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.