Enrollment
670
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ashland, MA
David Mindess
Federal NCES profile for David Mindess, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250210000071
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David Mindess earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 670
- students enrolled
David Mindess has class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David Mindess ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Ashland, MA.
School address
District: Ashland · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250210000071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How David Mindess compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at David Mindess
David Mindess is a mid-sized elementary school in Ashland, Massachusetts, enrolling 670 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 670 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Asian (22%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 186 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Ashland spends $17,255 per pupil, 23% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Ashland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Henry E Warren Elementary (584 students): David Mindess is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 12.7:1).
Ashland also operates Ashland High (884 students) and Ashland Middle (685 students) alongside David Mindess.
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 David Mindess compares
David Mindess on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,255
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.6 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 51.3%
Asian 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, David Mindess is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ashland, which includes David Mindess.
$17,255
Per student
-23%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.7%
State 37.7%
Federal 5.6%
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 David Mindess Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ashland Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry E Warren Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Pittaway Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David Mindess's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Ashland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~670 students)
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Frequently asked questions about David Mindess
How many students attend David Mindess?
David Mindess has 670 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ashland, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Mindess?
The student-teacher ratio at David Mindess is 13.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David Mindess?
The largest demographic group at David Mindess is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Ashland, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David Mindess?
David Mindess has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does David Mindess rank among public schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, David Mindess ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Ashland, 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 Ashland on the city page.
Is David Mindess a good school?
David Mindess earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of 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 Ashland?
Besides David Mindess, Ashland also operates Ashland High (884 students), Ashland Middle (685 students), and Henry E Warren Elementary (584 students). See the Ashland district page for the complete list.
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