- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Reading, MA
L D Batchelder
Federal NCES profile for L D Batchelder, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250882001420
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L D Batchelder earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in North Reading · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 462
- students enrolled
L D Batchelder has class sizes larger than 75% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L D Batchelder ranks #4 of 5 public schools in North Reading, MA.
School address
District: North Reading · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250882001420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
L D Batchelder held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 250882001420 · North Reading, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: North Reading High (652 students)
L D Batchelder held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
L D Batchelder in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Reading
North Reading High
652 students
- North Reading
North Reading Middle
494 students
- This school
L D Batchelder
462 students
- J Turner Hood
J Turner Hood
416 students
- E Ethel Little
E Ethel Little School
303 students
What this shows L D Batchelder reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How L D Batchelder compares
L D Batchelder 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.9%
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
$21,284
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 462 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 87.7%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, L D Batchelder is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for North Reading reports $21,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How L D Batchelder Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Reading High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Reading Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| J Turner Hood | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| E Ethel Little School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L D Batchelder's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about L D Batchelder
How many students attend L D Batchelder?
L D Batchelder has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Reading, MA. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at L D Batchelder?
The student-teacher ratio at L D Batchelder is 13.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L D Batchelder?
The largest demographic group at L D Batchelder is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in North Reading, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L D Batchelder?
L D Batchelder has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 L D Batchelder rank among public schools in North Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, L D Batchelder ranks #4 of 5 public schools in North Reading, 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 North Reading on the city page.
What other schools are in North Reading?
Besides L D Batchelder, North Reading also operates North Reading High (652 students), North Reading Middle (494 students), and J Turner Hood (416 students). See the North Reading district page for the complete list.