- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marshfield, MA
Daniel Webster
Federal NCES profile for Daniel Webster, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250735001137
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniel Webster earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Marshfield · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 313
- students enrolled
Daniel Webster has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Webster ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Marshfield, MA.
School address
District: Marshfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250735001137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-100 students YoY
Daniel Webster shrank from 371 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-27.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-100 students YoY 250735001137 · Marshfield, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 10.8:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshfield High (1,119 students)
Daniel Webster shrank from 371 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-27.0%). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Daniel Webster in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshfield Hig
Marshfield High
1,119 students
- Furnace Brook
Furnace Brook Middle
799 students
- Martinson Elem 445
Martinson Elementary
445 students
- Gov Edward Win 357
Gov Edward Winslow
357 students
- This school 313
Daniel Webster
313 students
- South River 272
South River
272 students
What this shows Daniel Webster reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daniel Webster compares
Daniel Webster 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,180
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
African American 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Daniel Webster is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Marshfield reports $19,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daniel Webster Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Furnace Brook Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martinson Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gov Edward Winslow | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South River | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniel Webster's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Marshfield
1 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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daniel Webster
How many students attend Daniel Webster?
Daniel Webster has 313 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marshfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), down 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Webster?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Webster is 10.8:1, which is 12% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daniel Webster?
The largest demographic group at Daniel Webster is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Marshfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniel Webster?
Daniel Webster has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Daniel Webster rank among public schools in Marshfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Webster ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Marshfield, 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 Marshfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshfield?
Besides Daniel Webster, Marshfield also operates Marshfield High (1,119 students), Furnace Brook Middle (799 students), and Martinson Elementary (445 students). See the Marshfield district page for the complete list.