- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Billerica, MA
Hajjar Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hajjar Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250267000180
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hajjar Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Billerica · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 401
- students enrolled
Hajjar Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hajjar Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Billerica, MA.
School address
District: Billerica · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250267000180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Hajjar Elementary held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 250267000180 · Billerica, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Billerica Memorial High School (1,816 students)
Hajjar Elementary held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Hajjar Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Billerica Memo
Billerica Memorial High School
1,816 students
- Marshall Middl 596
Marshall Middle School
596 students
- Thomas Ditson 542
Thomas Ditson
542 students
- Locke Middle 531
Locke Middle
531 students
- Parker 446
Parker
446 students
- This school 401
Hajjar Elementary
401 students
What this shows Hajjar Elementary reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hajjar Elementary compares
Hajjar 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 25% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$20,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Asian 11.3%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Hajjar Elementary is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Billerica reports $20,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hajjar Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billerica Memorial High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Ditson | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Locke Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parker | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hajjar Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Billerica
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Marshall Middle School
Standard public school
596 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Thomas Ditson
Standard public school
542 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Locke Middle
Standard public school
531 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Parker
Standard public school
446 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
John F Kennedy
Standard public school
330 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hajjar Elementary
How many students attend Hajjar Elementary?
Hajjar Elementary has 401 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Billerica, MA. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hajjar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hajjar Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 25% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hajjar Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hajjar Elementary is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Billerica, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hajjar Elementary?
Hajjar Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hajjar Elementary rank among elementary schools in Billerica?
By Resource Investment Index, Hajjar Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Billerica, 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 Billerica on the city page.
What other schools are in Billerica?
Besides Hajjar Elementary, Billerica also operates Billerica Memorial High School (1,816 students), Marshall Middle School (596 students), and Thomas Ditson (542 students). See the Billerica district page for the complete list.