Enrollment
648
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elmwood compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elmwood
Elmwood is a mid-sized elementary school in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, enrolling 648 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 648 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Asian (33%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Hopkinton spends $17,564 per pupil, 22% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Hopkinton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hopkins Elementary School (682 students): Elmwood is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 16.2:1).
Hopkinton also operates Hopkinton High (1,267 students) and Hopkinton Middle School (996 students) alongside Elmwood.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elmwood compares
Elmwood on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,564
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hopkinton, which includes Elmwood.
$17,564
Per student
-22%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.6%
State 22.3%
Federal 4.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~648 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Elmwood
How many students attend Elmwood?
Elmwood has 648 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hopkinton, MA.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elmwood a good school?
Elmwood earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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