- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Maynard, MA
Fowler School
Federal NCES profile for Fowler School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250750000105
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fowler School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Maynard · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 451
- students enrolled
Fowler School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fowler School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Maynard, MA.
School address
District: Maynard · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250750000105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Fowler School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.1 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 250750000105 · Maynard, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 10.3:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Green Meadow (456 students)
Fowler School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.1 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Fowler School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Green Meadow
Green Meadow
456 students
- This school
Fowler School
451 students
- Maynard High
Maynard High
310 students
What this shows Fowler School reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fowler School compares
Fowler 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,145
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Fowler School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Maynard reports $26,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fowler School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Meadow | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maynard High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fowler School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~451 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fowler School
How many students attend Fowler School?
Fowler School has 451 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Maynard, MA. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fowler School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fowler School is 10.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fowler School?
The largest demographic group at Fowler School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Maynard, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fowler School?
Fowler School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Fowler School rank among public schools in Maynard?
By Resource Investment Index, Fowler School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Maynard, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Maynard?
Besides Fowler School, Maynard also operates Green Meadow (456 students) and Maynard High (310 students). See the Maynard district page for the complete list.