- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Joshua Eaton held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 250999001609 · Reading, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Reading Memorial High (1,094 students)
Joshua Eaton held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Joshua Eaton in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reading Memori
Reading Memorial High
1,094 students
- Walter S Parke
Walter S Parker Middle
467 students
- J Warren Killa 406
J Warren Killam
406 students
- Arthur W Cooli 405
Arthur W Coolidge Middle
405 students
- This school 388
Joshua Eaton
388 students
- Alice M Barrow 365
Alice M Barrows
365 students
What this shows Joshua Eaton reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joshua Eaton compares
Joshua Eaton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
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.
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
District finance for Reading reports $19,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~388 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.