Enrollment
575
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marlborough, MA
Francis J Kane
Federal NCES profile for Francis J Kane, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250732001130
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis J Kane earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Marlborough · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 575
- students enrolled
Francis J Kane has class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis J Kane ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Marlborough, MA.
School address
District: Marlborough · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250732001130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Francis J Kane compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Francis J Kane
Francis J Kane is a mid-sized elementary school in Marlborough, Massachusetts, enrolling 575 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 575 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (36%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Marlborough's elementary schools, it stands alongside Goodnow Brothers Elementary School (781 students): Francis J Kane is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 13.7:1).
Marlborough also operates Marlborough High (985 students) and 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School (965 students) alongside Francis J Kane.
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 Francis J Kane compares
Francis J Kane on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$20,738
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 288 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
Hispanic or Latino 49.7%
White 36.2%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Francis J Kane is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marlborough, which includes Francis J Kane.
$20,738
Per student
-8%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 48.0%
Federal 9.2%
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 Francis J Kane Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goodnow Brothers Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Jaworek School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richer | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis J Kane's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Marlborough
3 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 (~575 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Francis J Kane
How many students attend Francis J Kane?
Francis J Kane has 575 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marlborough, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis J Kane?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis J Kane is 13.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis J Kane?
The largest demographic group at Francis J Kane is Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment, in Marlborough, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis J Kane?
Francis J Kane has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Francis J Kane rank among elementary schools in Marlborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis J Kane ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Marlborough, 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 Marlborough on the city page.
Is Francis J Kane a good school?
Francis J Kane earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Marlborough?
Besides Francis J Kane, Marlborough also operates Marlborough High (985 students), 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School (965 students), and Goodnow Brothers Elementary School (781 students). See the Marlborough district page for the complete list.
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