Enrollment
275
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 251098001760
Margaret a Neary — Southborough, MA
Federal NCES profile for Margaret a Neary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
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: Southborough · 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)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Margaret a Neary compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Margaret a Neary reports 275 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% 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 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Southborough spends $25,432 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 60.0% from local sources (property taxes), 36.5% from the state, and 3.5% 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 3 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 Margaret a Neary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 24% | — | — |
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$25,432
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 275 Top 24% in Massachusetts — larger than 76% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 13.4:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251098001760
Student demographics
White 62.5%
Asian 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southborough, which includes Margaret a Neary.
$25,432
Per student
-11%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 60.0%
State 36.5%
Federal 3.5%
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
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Margaret a Neary
How many students attend Margaret a Neary?
Margaret a Neary has 275 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Southborough, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret a Neary?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret a Neary is 13.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Margaret a Neary?
The largest demographic group at Margaret a Neary is White at 62.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Southborough, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Margaret a Neary?
Margaret a Neary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.