- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westwood, MA
Martha Jones
Federal NCES profile for Martha Jones, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251281002098
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martha Jones earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Westwood · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 275
- students enrolled
Martha Jones has class sizes larger than 77% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martha Jones ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Westwood, MA.
School address
District: Westwood · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251281002098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Martha Jones held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 251281002098 · Westwood, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Westwood High (837 students)
Martha Jones held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Martha Jones in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westwood High
Westwood High
837 students
- E W Thurston M
E W Thurston Middle
664 students
- William E Shee 278
William E Sheehan
278 students
- This school 275
Martha Jones
275 students
- Downey 271
Downey
271 students
- Paul Hanlon 230
Paul Hanlon
230 students
What this shows Martha Jones reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martha Jones compares
Martha Jones 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$25,784
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, Martha Jones is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Westwood reports $25,784 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martha Jones Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| E W Thurston Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| William E Sheehan | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Downey | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paul Hanlon | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martha Jones's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Westwood
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martha Jones
How many students attend Martha Jones?
Martha Jones has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westwood, MA. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martha Jones?
The student-teacher ratio at Martha Jones is 13.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martha Jones?
The largest demographic group at Martha Jones is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Westwood, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martha Jones?
Martha Jones has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Martha Jones rank among elementary schools in Westwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Martha Jones ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Westwood, 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 Westwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Westwood?
Besides Martha Jones, Westwood also operates Westwood High (837 students), E W Thurston Middle (664 students), and William E Sheehan (278 students). See the Westwood district page for the complete list.