Enrollment
462
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 251239002034
Major Edwards Elementary — West Boylston, MA
Federal NCES profile for Major Edwards Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 74
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: West Boylston · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Major Edwards Elementary compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Major Edwards Elementary reports 462 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 323 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Boylston spends $22,934 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 64.0% from local sources (property taxes), 29.1% from the state, and 7.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Major Edwards Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 58% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$22,934
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 323 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 462 Top 58% in Massachusetts — larger than 42% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 12.7:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251239002034
Student demographics
White 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 5.0%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.4
Students per counselor 323:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.6%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Boylston, which includes Major Edwards Elementary.
$22,934
Per student
-20%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 64.0%
State 29.1%
Federal 7.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Major Edwards Elementary
How many students attend Major Edwards Elementary?
Major Edwards Elementary has 462 students enrolled. It is a other school in West Boylston, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Major Edwards Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Major Edwards Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Major Edwards Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Major Edwards Elementary is White at 73.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in West Boylston, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Major Edwards Elementary?
Major Edwards Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.