- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Bridgewater, MA
Howard School
Federal NCES profile for Howard School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251242002036
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in West Bridgewater · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 335
- students enrolled
Howard School has class sizes larger than 96% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in West Bridgewater, MA.
School address
District: West Bridgewater · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251242002036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Howard School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 251242002036 · West Bridgewater, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 17.6:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: West Bridgewater Junior/Senior (614 students)
Howard School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Howard School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Bridgewat
West Bridgewater Junior/Senior
614 students
- This school
Howard School
335 students
- Rose L Macdona
Rose L Macdonald
296 students
- Spring Street 112
Spring Street School
112 students
What this shows Howard School reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howard School compares
Howard 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 43% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 96% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$15,815
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
African American 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Howard School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for West Bridgewater reports $15,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howard School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bridgewater Junior/Senior | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rose L Macdonald | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Street School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howard School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in West Bridgewater
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howard School
How many students attend Howard School?
Howard School has 335 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Bridgewater, MA. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard School is 17.6:1, which is 43% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard School?
The largest demographic group at Howard School is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in West Bridgewater, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard School?
Howard School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Howard School rank among public schools in West Bridgewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in West Bridgewater, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Bridgewater?
Besides Howard School, West Bridgewater also operates West Bridgewater Junior/Senior (614 students), Rose L Macdonald (296 students), and Spring Street School (112 students). See the West Bridgewater district page for the complete list.