- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwood, MA
John P Oldham
Federal NCES profile for John P Oldham, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250906001465
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John P Oldham earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Norwood · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 261
- students enrolled
John P Oldham has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John P Oldham ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Norwood, MA.
School address
District: Norwood · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250906001465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
John P Oldham held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 250906001465 · Norwood, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 10.9:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwood High (966 students)
John P Oldham held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
John P Oldham in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwood High
Norwood High
966 students
- Dr. Philip O.
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School
807 students
- F a Cleveland 339
F a Cleveland
339 students
- Balch 303
Balch
303 students
- Charles J Pres 267
Charles J Prescott
267 students
- This school 261
John P Oldham
261 students
What this shows John P Oldham reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How John P Oldham compares
John P Oldham 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,395
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 261 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 65.1%
African American 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, John P Oldham is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Norwood reports $22,395 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John P Oldham Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| F a Cleveland | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Balch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles J Prescott | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John P Oldham's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Norwood
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
F a Cleveland
Standard public school
339 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Balch
Standard public school
303 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Charles J Prescott
Standard public school
267 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Cornelius M Callahan
Standard public school
247 students 11.2:1 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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about John P Oldham
How many students attend John P Oldham?
John P Oldham has 261 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwood, MA. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John P Oldham?
The student-teacher ratio at John P Oldham is 10.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 31% 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 John P Oldham?
The largest demographic group at John P Oldham is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Norwood, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John P Oldham?
John P Oldham has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 John P Oldham rank among elementary schools in Norwood?
By Resource Investment Index, John P Oldham ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Norwood, 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 Norwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwood?
Besides John P Oldham, Norwood also operates Norwood High (966 students), Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School (807 students), and F a Cleveland (339 students). See the Norwood district page for the complete list.