- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westborough, MA
J Harding Armstrong
Federal NCES profile for J Harding Armstrong, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251260002056
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J Harding Armstrong earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Westborough · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 391
- students enrolled
J Harding Armstrong has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J Harding Armstrong ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Westborough, MA.
School address
District: Westborough · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251260002056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
J Harding Armstrong held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 251260002056 · Westborough, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 11.8:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Westborough High (1,213 students)
J Harding Armstrong held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
J Harding Armstrong in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westborough Hi
Westborough High
1,213 students
- Mill Pond Scho
Mill Pond School
834 students
- Sarah W Gibbon
Sarah W Gibbons Middle
610 students
- Elsie a Hastin 478
Elsie a Hastings Elementary
478 students
- This school 391
J Harding Armstrong
391 students
- Annie E Fales 305
Annie E Fales
305 students
What this shows J Harding Armstrong reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How J Harding Armstrong compares
J Harding Armstrong 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$22,027
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 391 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 46.8%
Asian 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, J Harding Armstrong is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Westborough reports $22,027 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J Harding Armstrong Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westborough High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mill Pond School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sarah W Gibbons Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elsie a Hastings Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Annie E Fales | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J Harding Armstrong's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Westborough
2 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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about J Harding Armstrong
How many students attend J Harding Armstrong?
J Harding Armstrong has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westborough, MA. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Harding Armstrong?
The student-teacher ratio at J Harding Armstrong is 11.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 25% 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 J Harding Armstrong?
The largest demographic group at J Harding Armstrong is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Westborough, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J Harding Armstrong?
J Harding Armstrong has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 J Harding Armstrong rank among elementary schools in Westborough?
By Resource Investment Index, J Harding Armstrong ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Westborough, 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 Westborough on the city page.
What other schools are in Westborough?
Besides J Harding Armstrong, Westborough also operates Westborough High (1,213 students), Mill Pond School (834 students), and Sarah W Gibbons Middle (610 students). See the Westborough district page for the complete list.