- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whitman, MA
John H Duval
Federal NCES profile for John H Duval, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251293000200
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John H Duval earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Whitman · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 430
- students enrolled
John H Duval has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John H Duval ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Whitman, MA.
School address
District: Whitman-Hanson · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251293000200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
John H Duval held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 251293000200 · Whitman, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitman Hanson Regional (993 students)
John H Duval held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
John H Duval in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitman Hanson
Whitman Hanson Regional
993 students
- Whitman Middle
Whitman Middle
496 students
- Indian Head
Indian Head
494 students
- Louise a Conle
Louise a Conley
488 students
- Hanson Middle
Hanson Middle School
442 students
- This school
John H Duval
430 students
What this shows John H Duval reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How John H Duval compares
John H Duval 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$18,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 430 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 65.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, John H Duval is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Whitman-Hanson reports $18,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John H Duval Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitman Hanson Regional | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitman Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Head | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louise a Conley | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John H Duval's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Whitman
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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about John H Duval
How many students attend John H Duval?
John H Duval has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whitman, MA. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John H Duval?
The student-teacher ratio at John H Duval is 12.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John H Duval?
The largest demographic group at John H Duval is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Whitman, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John H Duval?
John H Duval has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 John H Duval rank among public schools in Whitman?
By Resource Investment Index, John H Duval ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Whitman, 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 Whitman on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitman-Hanson?
Besides John H Duval, Whitman-Hanson also operates Whitman Hanson Regional (993 students), Whitman Middle (496 students), and Indian Head (494 students). See the Whitman-Hanson district page for the complete list.