Enrollment
275
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 251281002098
Martha Jones — Westwood, MA
Federal NCES profile for Martha Jones, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
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: Westwood · 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
13.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martha Jones compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Martha Jones reports 275 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% 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 17% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Westwood spends $28,736 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 74.1% from local sources (property taxes), 23.7% from the state, and 2.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), 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 Martha Jones 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$28,736
per pupil, district-wide
— above 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 13.2:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251281002098
Student demographics
White 79.3%
Asian 9.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westwood, which includes Martha Jones.
$28,736
Per student
+1%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+47%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 74.1%
State 23.7%
Federal 2.2%
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
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Martha Jones
How many students attend Martha Jones?
Martha Jones has 275 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Westwood, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martha Jones?
The student-teacher ratio at Martha Jones is 13.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martha Jones?
The largest demographic group at Martha Jones is White at 79.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Westwood, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martha Jones?
Martha Jones has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) 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.