- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Reading, MA
E Ethel Little School
Federal NCES profile for E Ethel Little School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250882000505
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E Ethel Little School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in North Reading · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 303
- students enrolled
E Ethel Little School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E Ethel Little School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in North Reading, MA.
School address
District: North Reading · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250882000505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
E Ethel Little School shrank from 323 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 250882000505 · North Reading, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: North Reading High (652 students)
E Ethel Little School shrank from 323 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
E Ethel Little School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Reading
North Reading High
652 students
- North Reading
North Reading Middle
494 students
- L D Batchelder
L D Batchelder
462 students
- J Turner Hood
J Turner Hood
416 students
- This school
E Ethel Little School
303 students
What this shows E Ethel Little School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How E Ethel Little School compares
E Ethel Little School 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$21,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 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. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 4.0%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, E Ethel Little School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for North Reading reports $21,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How E Ethel Little School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Reading High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Reading Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| L D Batchelder | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| J Turner Hood | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E Ethel Little School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in North Reading
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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about E Ethel Little School
How many students attend E Ethel Little School?
E Ethel Little School has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Reading, MA. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E Ethel Little School?
The student-teacher ratio at E Ethel Little School is 11.2:1, which is 9% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 29% 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 E Ethel Little School?
The largest demographic group at E Ethel Little School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in North Reading, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E Ethel Little School?
E Ethel Little School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 E Ethel Little School rank among public schools in North Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, E Ethel Little School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in North Reading, 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 North Reading on the city page.
What other schools are in North Reading?
Besides E Ethel Little School, North Reading also operates North Reading High (652 students), North Reading Middle (494 students), and L D Batchelder (462 students). See the North Reading district page for the complete list.