Enrollment
593
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 250705002925
Harris Brook Elementary School — Ludlow, MA
Federal NCES profile for Harris Brook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Ludlow · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harris Brook Elementary School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Harris Brook Elementary School reports 593 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 55.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 593 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Ludlow spends $27,613 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.1% from local sources (property taxes), 44.7% from the state, and 10.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harris Brook Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 74% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$27,613
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 593 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 593 Top 74% in Massachusetts — larger than 26% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 55.0
Students per teacher 11.7:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250705002925
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 593:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.4%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ludlow, which includes Harris Brook Elementary School.
$27,613
Per student
-3%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 44.7%
Federal 10.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Harris Brook Elementary School
How many students attend Harris Brook Elementary School?
Harris Brook Elementary School has 593 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Ludlow, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harris Brook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harris Brook Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harris Brook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harris Brook Elementary School is White at 72.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Ludlow, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harris Brook Elementary School?
Harris Brook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.