Enrollment
428
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairhaven, MA
Leroy Wood
Federal NCES profile for Leroy Wood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250480000645
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leroy Wood earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Fairhaven · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 428
- students enrolled
Leroy Wood has class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leroy Wood ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Fairhaven, MA.
School address
District: Fairhaven · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250480000645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leroy Wood compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leroy Wood
Leroy Wood is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, enrolling 428 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 428 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 (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Fairhaven spends $17,652 per pupil, 21% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Fairhaven's public schools, it stands alongside East Fairhaven (316 students): Leroy Wood is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 11.7:1).
Fairhaven also operates Fairhaven High (568 students) and Hastings Middle (415 students) alongside Leroy Wood.
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 Wood compares
Leroy Wood on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,652
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Leroy Wood is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairhaven, which includes Leroy Wood.
$17,652
Per student
-21%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 34.6%
Federal 10.2%
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 Wood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhaven High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hastings Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Fairhaven | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leroy Wood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Fairhaven
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~428 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Leroy Wood
How many students attend Leroy Wood?
Leroy Wood has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairhaven, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leroy Wood?
The student-teacher ratio at Leroy Wood is 13.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leroy Wood?
The largest demographic group at Leroy Wood is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Fairhaven, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leroy Wood?
Leroy Wood has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Wood rank among public schools in Fairhaven?
By Resource Investment Index, Leroy Wood ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Fairhaven, 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 Fairhaven on the city page.
Is Leroy Wood a good school?
Leroy Wood earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Fairhaven?
Besides Leroy Wood, Fairhaven also operates Fairhaven High (568 students), Hastings Middle (415 students), and East Fairhaven (316 students). See the Fairhaven district page for the complete list.
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