Enrollment
406
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reading, MA
J Warren Killam
Federal NCES profile for J Warren Killam, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250999001608
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J Warren Killam earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Massachusetts schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Reading · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 406
- students enrolled
J Warren Killam has class sizes larger than 87% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J Warren Killam ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Reading, MA.
School address
District: Reading · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250999001608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J Warren Killam compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at J Warren Killam
J Warren Killam is a mid-sized elementary school in Reading, Massachusetts, enrolling 406 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15:1 is larger than about 87% of Massachusetts schools and 22% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 406 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Asian (7%) (diversity index 36/100).
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Reading's elementary schools, it stands alongside Joshua Eaton (388 students): J Warren Killam is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 15.5:1).
Reading also operates Reading Memorial High (1,094 students) and Walter S Parker Middle (467 students) alongside J Warren Killam.
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 J Warren Killam compares
J Warren Killam on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 22% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,744
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 79.3%
Asian 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, J Warren Killam is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Reading, which includes J Warren Killam.
$18,744
Per student
-17%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.5%
State 25.7%
Federal 7.9%
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 J Warren Killam Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Memorial High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter S Parker Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arthur W Coolidge Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joshua Eaton | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alice M Barrows | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J Warren Killam's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Reading
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Joshua Eaton
Standard public school
388 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Alice M Barrows
Standard public school
365 students 14:1 students per teacher
Birch Meadow
Standard public school
359 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Wood End Elementary School
Standard public school
236 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~406 students)
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Frequently asked questions about J Warren Killam
How many students attend J Warren Killam?
J Warren Killam has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reading, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Warren Killam?
The student-teacher ratio at J Warren Killam is 15:1, which is 22% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J Warren Killam?
The largest demographic group at J Warren Killam is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Reading, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J Warren Killam?
J Warren Killam has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J Warren Killam rank among elementary schools in Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, J Warren Killam ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Reading, 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 Reading on the city page.
Is J Warren Killam a good school?
J Warren Killam earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Reading?
Besides J Warren Killam, Reading also operates Reading Memorial High (1,094 students), Walter S Parker Middle (467 students), and Arthur W Coolidge Middle (405 students). See the Reading district page for the complete list.
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