- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marshfield, MA
Eames Way School
Federal NCES profile for Eames Way School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250735000760
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eames Way School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Marshfield · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 249
- students enrolled
Eames Way School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eames Way School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Marshfield, MA.
School address
District: Marshfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250735000760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Eames Way School shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-13.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 250735000760 · Marshfield, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshfield High (1,119 students)
Eames Way School shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-13.6%). Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Eames Way School 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
- Daniel Webster 313
Daniel Webster
313 students
- This school 249
Eames Way School
249 students
What this shows Eames Way School reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eames Way School compares
Eames Way 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 41% 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
$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 + 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.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Eames Way School 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 Eames Way School 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martinson Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gov Edward Winslow | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daniel Webster | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eames Way School'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
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eames Way School
How many students attend Eames Way School?
Eames Way School has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marshfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eames Way School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eames Way School is 12.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eames Way School?
The largest demographic group at Eames Way School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Marshfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eames Way School?
Eames Way School 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 Eames Way School rank among public schools in Marshfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Eames Way School 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 Eames Way School, 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.