- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hopkinton, MA
Elmwood
Federal NCES profile for Elmwood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250633000919
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmwood earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Hopkinton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 648
- students enrolled
Elmwood has class sizes larger than 85% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hopkinton, MA.
School address
District: Hopkinton · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250633000919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Elmwood held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 250633000919 · Hopkinton, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
648 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hopkinton High (1,267 students)
Elmwood held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Elmwood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hopkinton High
Hopkinton High
1,267 students
- Hopkinton Midd
Hopkinton Middle School
996 students
- Hopkins Elemen
Hopkins Elementary School
682 students
- This school
Elmwood
648 students
- Marathon Eleme
Marathon Elementary School
545 students
- Hopkinton Pre- 89
Hopkinton Pre-School
89 students
What this shows Elmwood reports 648 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elmwood compares
Elmwood 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,799
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 51.9%
Asian 32.5%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Elmwood is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Hopkinton reports $17,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elmwood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkinton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopkinton Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopkins Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marathon Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopkinton Pre-School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elmwood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Hopkinton
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 (~648 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elmwood
How many students attend Elmwood?
Elmwood has 648 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hopkinton, MA. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood is 14.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmwood?
The largest demographic group at Elmwood is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Hopkinton, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmwood?
Elmwood has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Elmwood rank among elementary schools in Hopkinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hopkinton, 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 Hopkinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hopkinton?
Besides Elmwood, Hopkinton also operates Hopkinton High (1,267 students), Hopkinton Middle School (996 students), and Hopkins Elementary School (682 students). See the Hopkinton district page for the complete list.