Enrollment
545
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middleborough, MA
Henry B. Burkland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Henry B. Burkland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250777001223
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry B. Burkland Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Middleborough · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 545
- students enrolled
Henry B. Burkland Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry B. Burkland Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Middleborough, MA.
School address
District: Middleborough · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250777001223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry B. Burkland Elementary School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henry B. Burkland Elementary School
Henry B. Burkland Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Middleborough, Massachusetts, enrolling 545 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 545 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 predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Middleborough spends $17,902 per pupil, 20% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Middleborough's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mary K. Goode Elementary School (590 students): Henry B. Burkland Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 13.7:1).
Middleborough also operates Middleborough High (774 students) and John T. Nichols Middle (688 students) alongside Henry B. Burkland Elementary School.
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 Henry B. Burkland Elementary School compares
Henry B. Burkland Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$17,902
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 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
White 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Henry B. Burkland Elementary School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middleborough, which includes Henry B. Burkland Elementary School.
$17,902
Per student
-20%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 50.2%
Federal 7.3%
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 Henry B. Burkland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleborough High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John T. Nichols Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary K. Goode Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry B. Burkland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Middleborough
1 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 (~545 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Henry B. Burkland Elementary School
How many students attend Henry B. Burkland Elementary School?
Henry B. Burkland Elementary School has 545 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middleborough, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry B. Burkland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry B. Burkland Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry B. Burkland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Henry B. Burkland Elementary School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Middleborough, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry B. Burkland Elementary School?
Henry B. Burkland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Henry B. Burkland Elementary School rank among public schools in Middleborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry B. Burkland Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Middleborough, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Middleborough on the city page.
Is Henry B. Burkland Elementary School a good school?
Henry B. Burkland Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Middleborough?
Besides Henry B. Burkland Elementary School, Middleborough also operates Middleborough High (774 students), John T. Nichols Middle (688 students), and Mary K. Goode Elementary School (590 students). See the Middleborough district page for the complete list.
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