- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burlington, MA
Francis Wyman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Francis Wyman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250324000844
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis Wyman Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 514
- students enrolled
Francis Wyman Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Wyman Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Burlington, MA.
School address
District: Burlington · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250324000844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Francis Wyman Elementary held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 250324000844 · Burlington, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 10.7:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington High (1,019 students)
Francis Wyman Elementary held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Francis Wyman Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlington Hig
Burlington High
1,019 students
- Marshall Simon
Marshall Simonds Middle
848 students
- This school
Francis Wyman Elementary
514 students
- Fox Hill
Fox Hill
437 students
- Memorial 372
Memorial
372 students
- Pine Glen Elem 320
Pine Glen Elementary
320 students
What this shows Francis Wyman Elementary reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Francis Wyman Elementary compares
Francis Wyman Elementary 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$26,873
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 257 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 58.6%
Asian 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 5.3%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Francis Wyman Elementary is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Burlington reports $26,873 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Francis Wyman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Simonds Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fox Hill | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Glen Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis Wyman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Burlington
3 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 (~514 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Francis Wyman Elementary
How many students attend Francis Wyman Elementary?
Francis Wyman Elementary has 514 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burlington, MA. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis Wyman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis Wyman Elementary is 10.7:1, which is 13% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 32% 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 Francis Wyman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Francis Wyman Elementary is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Burlington, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis Wyman Elementary?
Francis Wyman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Francis Wyman Elementary rank among elementary schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Wyman Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Burlington, 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 Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Burlington?
Besides Francis Wyman Elementary, Burlington also operates Burlington High (1,019 students), Marshall Simonds Middle (848 students), and Fox Hill (437 students). See the Burlington district page for the complete list.