Enrollment
388
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reading, MA
Joshua Eaton
Federal NCES profile for Joshua Eaton, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250999001609
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joshua Eaton earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Reading · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 388
- students enrolled
Joshua Eaton has class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joshua Eaton ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Reading, MA.
School address
District: Reading · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250999001609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joshua Eaton compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Joshua Eaton
Joshua Eaton is a mid-sized elementary school in Reading, Massachusetts, enrolling 388 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.5:1 is larger than about 90% of Massachusetts schools and 26% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 388 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 predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
11.3% 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 J Warren Killam (406 students): Joshua Eaton is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 15:1).
Reading also operates Reading Memorial High (1,094 students) and Walter S Parker Middle (467 students) alongside Joshua Eaton.
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 Joshua Eaton compares
Joshua Eaton on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
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 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Joshua Eaton is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Reading, which includes Joshua Eaton.
$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 Joshua Eaton 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 |
| J Warren Killam | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur W Coolidge Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alice M Barrows | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joshua Eaton'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
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
J Warren Killam
Standard public school
406 students 15:1 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 (~388 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Joshua Eaton
How many students attend Joshua Eaton?
Joshua Eaton has 388 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reading, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joshua Eaton?
The student-teacher ratio at Joshua Eaton is 15.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joshua Eaton?
The largest demographic group at Joshua Eaton is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Reading, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joshua Eaton?
Joshua Eaton has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Joshua Eaton rank among elementary schools in Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, Joshua Eaton ranks #4 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 Joshua Eaton a good school?
Joshua Eaton earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Joshua Eaton, Reading also operates Reading Memorial High (1,094 students), Walter S Parker Middle (467 students), and J Warren Killam (406 students). See the Reading district page for the complete list.
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