- Enrollment
- 1,694
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Braintree, MA
Donald Ross
Federal NCES profile for Donald Ross, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250294000363
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donald Ross earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Braintree · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 182
- students enrolled
Donald Ross has class sizes smaller than 84% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donald Ross ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Braintree, MA.
School address
District: Braintree · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250294000363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Donald Ross shrank from 206 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (-13.1%).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 250294000363 · Braintree, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 9.6:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Braintree High (1,694 students)
Donald Ross shrank from 206 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (-13.1%). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Donald Ross in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Braintree High
Braintree High
1,694 students
- East Middle Sc
East Middle School
999 students
- South Middle S 635
South Middle School
635 students
- Liberty 367
Liberty
367 students
- Hollis 365
Hollis
365 students
- This school 182
Donald Ross
182 students
What this shows Donald Ross reports 182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donald Ross compares
Donald Ross 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,384
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 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 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 42.9%
Asian 25.3%
African American 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Donald Ross is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Braintree reports $19,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donald Ross Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hollis | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donald Ross's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Braintree
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
East Middle School
Standard public school
999 students 13:1 students per teacher
Liberty
Standard public school
367 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Hollis
Standard public school
365 students 14:1 students per teacher
Highlands
Standard public school
350 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Archie T Morrison
Standard public school
327 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Mary E Flaherty School
Standard public school
290 students 11.2:1 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 (~182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donald Ross
How many students attend Donald Ross?
Donald Ross has 182 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Braintree, MA. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donald Ross?
The student-teacher ratio at Donald Ross is 9.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 39% 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 Donald Ross?
The largest demographic group at Donald Ross is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Braintree, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donald Ross?
Donald Ross has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Donald Ross rank among elementary schools in Braintree?
By Resource Investment Index, Donald Ross ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Braintree, 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 Braintree on the city page.
What other schools are in Braintree?
Besides Donald Ross, Braintree also operates Braintree High (1,694 students), East Middle School (999 students), and South Middle School (635 students). See the Braintree district page for the complete list.