Enrollment
290
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Braintree, MA
Mary E Flaherty School
Federal NCES profile for Mary E Flaherty School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250294000367
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary E Flaherty School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Braintree · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 290
- students enrolled
Mary E Flaherty School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary E Flaherty School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Braintree, MA.
School address
District: Braintree · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250294000367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mary E Flaherty School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mary E Flaherty School
Mary E Flaherty School is a mid-sized elementary school in Braintree, Massachusetts, enrolling 290 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 290 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Asian (31%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Braintree spends $17,755 per pupil, 21% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Braintree's elementary schools, it stands alongside East Middle School (999 students): Mary E Flaherty School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.2:1 vs 13:1).
Braintree also operates Braintree High (1,694 students) and East Middle School (999 students) alongside Mary E Flaherty School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mary E Flaherty School compares
Mary E Flaherty School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$17,755
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.3%
Asian 30.7%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 4.8%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Mary E Flaherty School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Braintree, which includes Mary E Flaherty School.
$17,755
Per student
-21%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.0%
State 31.6%
Federal 9.3%
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.
How Mary E Flaherty School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hollis | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary E Flaherty School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,694
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Braintree
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
East Middle School
Standard public school
999 students 13:1 students per teacher
Liberty
Standard public school
367 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Hollis
Standard public school
365 students 14:1 students per teacher
Highlands
Standard public school
350 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Archie T Morrison
Standard public school
327 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Monatiquot Kindergarten Center
Standard public school
200 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~290 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mary E Flaherty School
How many students attend Mary E Flaherty School?
Mary E Flaherty School has 290 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Braintree, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary E Flaherty School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary E Flaherty School is 11.2:1, which is 9% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary E Flaherty School?
The largest demographic group at Mary E Flaherty School is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Braintree, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary E Flaherty School?
Mary E Flaherty School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mary E Flaherty School rank among elementary schools in Braintree?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary E Flaherty School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Braintree, 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 Braintree on the city page.
Is Mary E Flaherty School a good school?
Mary E Flaherty School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Braintree?
Besides Mary E Flaherty School, Braintree also operates Braintree High (1,694 students), East Middle School (999 students), and South Middle School (635 students). See the Braintree district page for the complete list.
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