Enrollment
472
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Holden, MA
Leroy E.Mayo
Federal NCES profile for Leroy E.Mayo, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251188001488
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leroy E.Mayo earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Holden · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 472
- students enrolled
Leroy E.Mayo has class sizes larger than 88% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leroy E.Mayo ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Holden, MA.
School address
District: Wachusett · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251188001488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leroy E.Mayo compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leroy E.Mayo
Leroy E.Mayo is a mid-sized elementary school in Holden, Massachusetts, enrolling 472 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.2:1 is larger than about 88% of Massachusetts schools and 24% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 472 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 led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 944 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Wachusett spends $17,517 per pupil, 22% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Holden's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dawson (487 students): Leroy E.Mayo is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 15.2:1).
Wachusett also operates Wachusett Regional High (1,779 students) and Mountview Middle (773 students) alongside Leroy E.Mayo.
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 Leroy E.Mayo compares
Leroy E.Mayo on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 24% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$17,517
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
Counselors0.5 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 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 4.7%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Leroy E.Mayo is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wachusett, which includes Leroy E.Mayo.
$17,517
Per student
-22%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.4%
State 37.2%
Federal 6.4%
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 Leroy E.Mayo Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wachusett Regional High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountview Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dawson | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paxton Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davis Hill Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leroy E.Mayo's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,779
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Holden
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~472 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Leroy E.Mayo
How many students attend Leroy E.Mayo?
Leroy E.Mayo has 472 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Holden, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leroy E.Mayo?
The student-teacher ratio at Leroy E.Mayo is 15.2:1, which is 24% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leroy E.Mayo?
The largest demographic group at Leroy E.Mayo is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Holden, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leroy E.Mayo?
Leroy E.Mayo has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Leroy E.Mayo rank among elementary schools in Holden?
By Resource Investment Index, Leroy E.Mayo ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Holden, 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 Holden on the city page.
Is Leroy E.Mayo a good school?
Leroy E.Mayo earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Wachusett?
Besides Leroy E.Mayo, Wachusett also operates Wachusett Regional High (1,779 students), Mountview Middle (773 students), and Dawson (487 students). See the Wachusett district page for the complete list.
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