Enrollment
462
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How L D Batchelder compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at L D Batchelder
L D Batchelder is a mid-sized elementary school in North Reading, Massachusetts, enrolling 462 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 462 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 462 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
North Reading also operates North Reading High (652 students) and North Reading Middle (494 students) alongside L D Batchelder.
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 L D Batchelder compares
L D Batchelder on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,956
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Reading, which includes L D Batchelder.
$20,956
Per student
-7%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.1%
State 23.0%
Federal 3.9%
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 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
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
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 (~462 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is L D Batchelder a good school?
L D Batchelder earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 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.
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