- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Walpole, MA
Elm Street School
Federal NCES profile for Elm Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251197001235
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elm Street School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Walpole · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 438
- students enrolled
Elm Street School has class sizes larger than 71% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Street School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Walpole, MA.
School address
District: Walpole · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251197001235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Elm Street School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 251197001235 · Walpole, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Walpole High (917 students)
Elm Street School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Elm Street School 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
- This school
Elm Street School
438 students
- Eleanor N John
Eleanor N Johnson Middle
417 students
- Boyden
Boyden
395 students
What this shows Elm Street School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elm Street School compares
Elm Street School 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
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 80.3%
Asian 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Elm Street School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Walpole reports $20,507 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elm Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walpole High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fisher | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Old Post Road | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor N Johnson Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boyden | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elm Street School'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
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Walpole
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elm Street School
How many students attend Elm Street School?
Elm Street School has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Walpole, MA. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm Street School is 13.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elm Street School?
The largest demographic group at Elm Street School is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Walpole, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elm Street School?
Elm Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Elm Street School rank among elementary schools in Walpole?
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Street School ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Walpole on the city page.
What other schools are in Walpole?
Besides Elm Street School, 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.