- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Littleton, MA
Littleton High School
Federal NCES profile for Littleton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250696001012
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Littleton High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Littleton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 482
- students enrolled
Littleton High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Littleton High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Littleton, MA.
School address
District: Littleton · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250696001012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Littleton High School held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 250696001012 · Littleton, MA High · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Shaker Lane Elementary (425 students)
Littleton High School held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Littleton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Littleton High School
482 students
- Shaker Lane El
Shaker Lane Elementary
425 students
- Russell St Ele
Russell St Elementary
375 students
- Littleton Midd
Littleton Middle School
373 students
What this shows Littleton High School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Littleton High School compares
Littleton High School 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 39% | - | - |
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.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,999
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Asian 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Littleton High School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
District finance for Littleton reports $18,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Littleton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaker Lane Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell St Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Littleton Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Littleton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high 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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Littleton High School
How many students attend Littleton High School?
Littleton High School has 482 students enrolled. It is a high school in Littleton, MA. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Littleton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Littleton High School 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 Littleton High School?
The largest demographic group at Littleton High School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Littleton, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Littleton High School?
Littleton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Littleton High School rank among public schools in Littleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Littleton High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Littleton, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Littleton?
Besides Littleton High School, Littleton also operates Shaker Lane Elementary (425 students), Russell St Elementary (375 students), and Littleton Middle School (373 students). See the Littleton district page for the complete list.