- Enrollment
- 1,791
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waltham, MA
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Henry Whittemore Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251200001969
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry Whittemore Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Waltham · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 372
- students enrolled
Henry Whittemore Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Whittemore Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Waltham, MA.
School address
District: Waltham · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251200001969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Henry Whittemore Elementary School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.4 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 251200001969 · Waltham, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 9.3:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Waltham Sr High (1,791 students)
Henry Whittemore Elementary School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.4 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Henry Whittemore Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waltham Sr Hig
Waltham Sr High
1,791 students
- John F Kennedy 635
John F Kennedy Middle
635 students
- John W. Mcdevi 618
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School
618 students
- Northeast Elem 527
Northeast Elementary School
527 students
- Douglas Macart 475
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
475 students
- This school 372
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
372 students
What this shows Henry Whittemore Elementary School reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry Whittemore Elementary School compares
Henry Whittemore Elementary School 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 13% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$26,980
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.2%
White 10.8%
African American 4.8%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Henry Whittemore Elementary School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waltham reports $26,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry Whittemore Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Sr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John W. Mcdevitt Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas Macarthur Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry Whittemore Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Waltham
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
Standard public school
357 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
Standard public school
350 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
Standard public school
222 students 13.9:1 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 (~372 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Henry Whittemore Elementary School
How many students attend Henry Whittemore Elementary School?
Henry Whittemore Elementary School has 372 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waltham, MA. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Whittemore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Whittemore Elementary School is 9.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 41% 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 Henry Whittemore Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Henry Whittemore Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.2% of enrollment, in Waltham, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry Whittemore Elementary School?
Henry Whittemore Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Henry Whittemore Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Waltham?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Whittemore Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Waltham, 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 Waltham on the city page.
What other schools are in Waltham?
Besides Henry Whittemore Elementary School, Waltham also operates Waltham Sr High (1,791 students), John F Kennedy Middle (635 students), and John W. Mcdevitt Middle School (618 students). See the Waltham district page for the complete list.