- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Littleton, MA
Littleton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Littleton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250696001628
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Littleton Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Littleton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 373
- students enrolled
Littleton Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Littleton Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Littleton, MA.
School address
District: Littleton · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250696001628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Littleton Middle School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 250696001628 · Littleton, MA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Littleton High School (482 students)
Littleton Middle School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Littleton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Littleton High
Littleton High School
482 students
- Shaker Lane El
Shaker Lane Elementary
425 students
- Russell St Ele
Russell St Elementary
375 students
- This school
Littleton Middle School
373 students
What this shows Littleton Middle School reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Littleton Middle School compares
Littleton Middle 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
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 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.3%
Asian 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Littleton Middle School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Littleton reports $18,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Littleton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littleton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T 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 |
Comparisons are relative to Littleton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Littleton Middle School
How many students attend Littleton Middle School?
Littleton Middle School has 373 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Littleton, MA. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Littleton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Littleton Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 8% 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Littleton Middle School is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Littleton, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Littleton Middle School?
Littleton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Littleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Littleton Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Littleton also operates Littleton High School (482 students), Shaker Lane Elementary (425 students), and Russell St Elementary (375 students). See the Littleton district page for the complete list.