- Enrollment
- 1,791
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waltham, MA
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James Fitzgerald Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251200001970
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Fitzgerald Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Waltham · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 350
- students enrolled
James Fitzgerald Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Fitzgerald Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Waltham, MA.
School address
District: Waltham · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251200001970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
James Fitzgerald Elementary School shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 251200001970 · Waltham, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 9.5:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Waltham Sr High (1,791 students)
James Fitzgerald Elementary School shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
James Fitzgerald Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waltham Sr Hig
Waltham Sr High
1,791 students
- John F Kennedy 635
John F Kennedy Middle
635 students
- John W. Mcdevi 618
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School
618 students
- Northeast Elem 527
Northeast Elementary School
527 students
- Douglas Macart 475
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
475 students
- This school 350
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
350 students
What this shows James Fitzgerald Elementary School reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Fitzgerald Elementary School compares
James Fitzgerald Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 15% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,980
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, James Fitzgerald Elementary School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waltham reports $26,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Fitzgerald Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Sr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John W. Mcdevitt Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas Macarthur Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Fitzgerald Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Waltham
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
Standard public school
372 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
Standard public school
357 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
Standard public school
222 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Fitzgerald Elementary School
How many students attend James Fitzgerald Elementary School?
James Fitzgerald Elementary School has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waltham, MA. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Fitzgerald Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Fitzgerald Elementary School is 9.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 39% 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 James Fitzgerald Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James Fitzgerald Elementary School is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Waltham, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Fitzgerald Elementary School?
James Fitzgerald Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 James Fitzgerald Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Waltham?
By Resource Investment Index, James Fitzgerald Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Waltham, 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 Waltham on the city page.
What other schools are in Waltham?
Besides James Fitzgerald Elementary School, Waltham also operates Waltham Sr High (1,791 students), John F Kennedy Middle (635 students), and John W. Mcdevitt Middle School (618 students). See the Waltham district page for the complete list.