- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Watertown, MA
Hosmer
Federal NCES profile for Hosmer, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251218002001
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hosmer earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 758
- students enrolled
Hosmer has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hosmer ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Watertown, MA.
School address
District: Watertown · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251218002001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Hosmer held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.5 → 67.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 251218002001 · Watertown, MA Other · MID · TRAD
758 enr · 11:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown High (761 students)
Hosmer held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.5 → 67.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Hosmer in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watertown High
Watertown High
761 students
- This school
Hosmer
758 students
- Watertown Midd
Watertown Middle
583 students
- James Russell
James Russell Lowell
422 students
- Cunniff
Cunniff
320 students
What this shows Hosmer reports 758 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hosmer compares
Hosmer 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 758 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
758
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,763
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 253 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 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 8.9%
African American 7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Hosmer is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Watertown reports $27,763 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hosmer Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watertown Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Russell Lowell | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cunniff | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hosmer's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other 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 (~758 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hosmer
How many students attend Hosmer?
Hosmer has 758 students enrolled. It is a public school in Watertown, MA. CCD year-over-year: 716 (2022-23) → 720 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hosmer?
The student-teacher ratio at Hosmer is 11:1, which is 11% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 30% 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 Hosmer?
The largest demographic group at Hosmer is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Watertown, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hosmer?
Hosmer has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Hosmer rank among public schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Hosmer ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Watertown, 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 Watertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Watertown?
Besides Hosmer, Watertown also operates Watertown High (761 students), Watertown Middle (583 students), and James Russell Lowell (422 students). See the Watertown district page for the complete list.