- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shrewsbury, MA
Major Howard W. Beal School
Federal NCES profile for Major Howard W. Beal School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251077002496
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Major Howard W. Beal School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Shrewsbury · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 623
- students enrolled
Major Howard W. Beal School has class sizes larger than 84% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Major Howard W. Beal School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Shrewsbury, MA.
School address
District: Shrewsbury · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251077002496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Major Howard W. Beal School held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 251077002496 · Shrewsbury, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
623 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Shrewsbury High School (1,891 students)
Major Howard W. Beal School held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Major Howard W. Beal School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shrewsbury Hig
Shrewsbury High School
1,891 students
- Sherwood Middl
Sherwood Middle School
951 students
- Oak Middle Sch
Oak Middle School
914 students
- This school 623
Major Howard W. Beal School
623 students
- Floral Street 524
Floral Street School
524 students
- Spring Street 304
Spring Street School
304 students
What this shows Major Howard W. Beal School reports 623 students on the CCD universe file.
How Major Howard W. Beal School compares
Major Howard W. Beal 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,706
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 623 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.7%
Asian 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Major Howard W. Beal School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Shrewsbury reports $18,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Major Howard W. Beal School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Floral Street School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Street School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Major Howard W. Beal School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Shrewsbury
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sherwood Middle School
Standard public school
951 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Floral Street School
Standard public school
524 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Spring Street School
Standard public school
304 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Calvin Coolidge School
Standard public school
287 students 13:1 students per teacher
Walter J. Paton School
Standard public school
269 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~623 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Major Howard W. Beal School
How many students attend Major Howard W. Beal School?
Major Howard W. Beal School has 623 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shrewsbury, MA. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Major Howard W. Beal School?
The student-teacher ratio at Major Howard W. Beal School is 14.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Major Howard W. Beal School?
The largest demographic group at Major Howard W. Beal School is White at 37.7% of enrollment, in Shrewsbury, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Major Howard W. Beal School?
Major Howard W. Beal School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Major Howard W. Beal School rank among elementary schools in Shrewsbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Major Howard W. Beal School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Shrewsbury, 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 Shrewsbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Shrewsbury?
Besides Major Howard W. Beal School, Shrewsbury also operates Shrewsbury High School (1,891 students), Sherwood Middle School (951 students), and Oak Middle School (914 students). See the Shrewsbury district page for the complete list.