Enrollment
335
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Howard School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Howard School
Howard School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, enrolling 335 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 96% of Massachusetts schools and 43% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 335 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding West Bridgewater spends $15,661 per pupil, 30% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among West Bridgewater's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rose L Macdonald (296 students): Howard School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 15.6:1).
West Bridgewater also operates West Bridgewater Junior/Senior (614 students) and Rose L Macdonald (296 students) alongside Howard 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 Howard School compares
Howard 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,661
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Bridgewater, which includes Howard School.
$15,661
Per student
-30%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.1%
State 28.8%
Federal 8.1%
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 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
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
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 (~335 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in West Bridgewater on the city page.
Is Howard School a good school?
Howard School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 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.
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