- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Walpole, MA
Eleanor N Johnson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Eleanor N Johnson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 251197001965
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eleanor N Johnson Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Walpole · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 417
- students enrolled
Eleanor N Johnson Middle has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eleanor N Johnson Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Walpole, MA.
School address
District: Walpole · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251197001965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Eleanor N Johnson Middle held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 251197001965 · Walpole, MA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Walpole High (917 students)
Eleanor N Johnson Middle held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Eleanor N Johnson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walpole High
Walpole High
917 students
- Fisher
Fisher
463 students
- Old Post Road
Old Post Road
458 students
- Elm Street Sch
Elm Street School
438 students
- This school
Eleanor N Johnson Middle
417 students
- Boyden
Boyden
395 students
What this shows Eleanor N Johnson Middle reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eleanor N Johnson Middle compares
Eleanor N Johnson Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$20,507
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Walpole reports $20,507 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eleanor N Johnson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walpole High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fisher | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Old Post Road | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elm Street School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boyden | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eleanor N Johnson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~417 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Eleanor N Johnson Middle
How many students attend Eleanor N Johnson Middle?
Eleanor N Johnson Middle has 417 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Walpole, MA. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eleanor N Johnson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Eleanor N Johnson Middle is 11.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eleanor N Johnson Middle?
Eleanor N Johnson Middle 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 Eleanor N Johnson Middle rank among public schools in Walpole?
By Resource Investment Index, Eleanor N Johnson Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Walpole, 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 Walpole on the city page.
What other schools are in Walpole?
Besides Eleanor N Johnson Middle, Walpole also operates Walpole High (917 students), Fisher (463 students), and Old Post Road (458 students). See the Walpole district page for the complete list.