- Enrollment
- 2,181
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brookline, MA
Michael Driscoll
Federal NCES profile for Michael Driscoll, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250315000421
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Michael Driscoll earns 46/100 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.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Brookline · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 567
- students enrolled
Michael Driscoll has class sizes larger than 84% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Michael Driscoll ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Brookline, MA.
School address
District: Brookline · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250315000421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Michael Driscoll grew from 456 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE held 39.1 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 250315000421 · Brookline, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookline High (2,181 students)
Michael Driscoll grew from 456 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE held 39.1 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Michael Driscoll in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookline High
Brookline High
2,181 students
- Florida Ruffin 857
Florida Ruffin Ridley School
857 students
- Edith C Baker 665
Edith C Baker
665 students
- Lawrence 630
Lawrence
630 students
- Pierce 592
Pierce
592 students
- This school 567
Michael Driscoll
567 students
What this shows Michael Driscoll reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Michael Driscoll compares
Michael Driscoll is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 567 | top 29% | - | - |
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.
567
Bigger than 69% 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
11.8%
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
$27,892
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
Asian 19.6%
Two or More 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
African American 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Michael Driscoll is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Brookline reports $27,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Michael Driscoll Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookline High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florida Ruffin Ridley School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edith C Baker | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pierce | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Michael Driscoll's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Brookline
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 (~567 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Michael Driscoll
How many students attend Michael Driscoll?
Michael Driscoll has 567 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brookline, MA. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michael Driscoll?
The student-teacher ratio at Michael Driscoll 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 Michael Driscoll?
The largest demographic group at Michael Driscoll is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Brookline, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michael Driscoll?
Michael Driscoll has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Michael Driscoll rank among elementary schools in Brookline?
By Resource Investment Index, Michael Driscoll ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Brookline, 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 Brookline on the city page.
What other schools are in Brookline?
Besides Michael Driscoll, Brookline also operates Brookline High (2,181 students), Florida Ruffin Ridley School (857 students), and Edith C Baker (665 students). See the Brookline district page for the complete list.