Enrollment
549
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Attleborough, MA
Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250873001404
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in North Attleborough · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 549
- students enrolled
Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in North Attleborough, MA.
School address
District: North Attleborough · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250873001404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary
Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in North Attleborough, Massachusetts, enrolling 549 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 549 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (7%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 549 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding North Attleborough spends $16,681 per pupil, 26% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among North Attleborough's elementary schools, it stands alongside Amvet Boulevard (417 students): Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 16.7:1).
North Attleborough also operates North Attleboro High (1,018 students) and North Attleborough Middle (965 students) alongside Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary.
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 Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary compares
Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$16,681
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 549 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 78.0%
African American 6.9%
Asian 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Attleborough, which includes Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary.
$16,681
Per student
-26%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 45.1%
Federal 10.6%
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 Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Attleboro High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Attleborough Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amvet Boulevard | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Community | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Avenue | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in North Attleborough
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Amvet Boulevard
Standard public school
417 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Community
Standard public school
276 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Avenue
Standard public school
255 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Falls
Standard public school
243 students 12.8:1 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 (~549 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary
How many students attend Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary?
Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary has 549 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Attleborough, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in North Attleborough, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary?
Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary rank among elementary schools in North Attleborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in North Attleborough, 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 North Attleborough on the city page.
Is Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary a good school?
Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 North Attleborough?
Besides Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary, North Attleborough also operates North Attleboro High (1,018 students), North Attleborough Middle (965 students), and Amvet Boulevard (417 students). See the North Attleborough district page for the complete list.
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